Chakamarka Battlefield

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Historical Sanctuary - A significant point of conflict during the War for Independence against the Spanish Royalists. While physically not much more then a clash of cavalry units it was a first win for the Peruvian forces and a turning point in the War.

See the Battle of Junin
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Coordinates:   11°13'3"S   75°58'21"W
This article was last modified 11 years ago