Plaza de Armas
The main square sits at the heart of the colonial grid, a single open block surrounded by the tightest and most regular streets in the city.
Minimalist map poster · Peru
Ayacucho Map Poster & Print
13.1638° S / 74.2234° W
An Andean colonial city of chequerboard blocks and church towers, set high in a dry mountain valley of south-central Peru.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Ayacucho in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Ayacucho, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Ayacucho at home
The map
About this Ayacucho map poster
The Spanish founded Ayacucho in 1540 as San Juan de la Frontera de Huamanga, and the name Huamanga is still in everyday use. Its historic centre follows the classic Spanish colonial plan. A regular grid of blocks spreads out from the Plaza de Armas, arcaded buildings line the square, and the streets run straight until the hills stop them.
The city is known for its many churches, often counted at thirty-three, a number linked to the age of Christ, and its Holy Week celebrations draw visitors from across Peru. It is also a centre for traditional crafts, including retablos, carved stone and weaving. Many workshops sit in the neighbourhoods around the colonial core.
Nearby, on the Pampa de Quinua, the Battle of Ayacucho in 1824 effectively ended Spanish rule in South America. An Ayacucho map poster shows the ordered centre giving way to newer districts that climb the surrounding slopes, their streets bending with the terrain. The whole city reads as a grid set inside a bowl of mountains.
- Population
- 140,000
- Coordinates
- 13.1638° S / 74.2234° W
- Elevation
- 2805 m
- Time zone
- Lima
- Region
- Ayacucho, Peru
Colonial chequerboard
Straight streets meet at right angles across the historic centre, where many of Ayacucho's churches stand. This gives the poster a crisp, orderly core.
Hillside growth
Newer neighbourhoods spread up the valley slopes, where the grid loosens and the streets begin to curve, a clear contrast with the planned centre.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ayacucho
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Ayacucho
A map that means something
Ayacucho means a great deal to Peruvians. It is where independence was sealed, and it is a city of faith, music and craft. For anyone from Huamanga, a map of its streets is a piece of home with real weight behind it.
Title it Ayacucho or Huamanga, add a subtitle such as a year or a family name, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as $9 digital files or a printed poster.
Order the Ayacucho posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Ayacucho map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ayacucho poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Ayacucho poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Ayacucho poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Ayacucho poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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