Canta
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This article is about the village in Peru. For the New Zealand magazine, see Canta (magazine). For the city in Roraima state, Brazil, see Cantá.
Canta is a town in the Lima Region, in western Peru. The town is located on the Chillón River and is the capital of the Canta Province. With a population of 2,809 (1999 estimate), it is also the capital of Canta District.
The Canta area is visited frequently by tourists from Lima because of its quiet and the beauty of its natural landscapes.