Santa Eulalia Valley

The Santa Eulalia Valley is located about 15 minutes from Chosica, in the Province of Huarochirí in the Department of Lima, under the administration of the Regional Government of Lima-Provincias, it is located in the central and eastern part of the department of Lima.

Location

It is located at kilometer 38 of the central highway in the province of Huarochirí, 2 hours from Lima.

Altitude

It is at 1036 meters above sea level.

Climate and Temperature

The climate is desert-like, with few rains throughout the year. The average annual temperature is 19°C.

How to get to the Santa Eulalia Valley from Lima

Private Transportation

The route is by entering the central highway and reaching Chosica at Km. 36, it is ideal to go early in the day to find the road free of traffic, so the trip can take up to 40 minutes. Once in Chosica, continue on the central highway for about 5 to 10 minutes until the left turnoff towards Santa Eulalia Valley which is signposted (before crossing the bridge). In a few minutes, you will have reached the main square of the town, where there are ample spaces for parking, wineries, and other services available.

Public Transportation

If you are using public transportation, you should take the "chosicanos," which have a route from San Miguel through Av. Venezuela, Plaza Bolognesi, Paseo Colón, Avenida Grau, and then cross La Victoria to reappear on Nicolás Ayllón and the central highway. Additionally, you can take another line that departs from Plaza 2 de Mayo, continues through Alfonso Ugarte, Plaza Bolognesi, and follows the same route as the first line mentioned.

Shared Taxis

There are also shared taxis that depart from Paseo Colón, Orrantia with Javier Prado, or from Ovalo Santa Anita. The fare is S/3 in minibuses and S/5-8 in shared taxis. From Chosica, for 50 cents, you can board minibuses heading towards Santa Eulalia (they pass by Echenique Park) or take a shared taxi.

Adventure Sports

• Bungee Jumping
• Rappelling
• Trekking

Tourist Places in Santa Eulalia Valley

In the Santa Eulalia Valley, there are some tourist places such as the Vista Alegre Lithic Park, the Main Square, the Colonial Church, and the Archaeological Zone of Palle; also places to practice adventure sports like the Autisha Bridge and the Autisha Canyon.

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Accommodation in Santa Eulalia

In Santa Eulalia, there are comfortable and cozy places to stay, such as Las Gambusinas, Los Girasoles, Los Molinos hotels, etc.

Source: Santa Eulalia biography