The Best of Cajamarca

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Cajamarca - City Tour

Arrival in Cajamarca and transfer to select hotel.
3-hour tour beginning with a visit to the Cathedral on the Main Square, the church of San Francisco and the Ransom Chamber which Atahualpa filled with gold and silver and offered to Pizarro in order to secure his freedom. Then continue to Santa Apolonia hill for a magnificent view of the city and finally the Inca Baths.

Day 02: Cumbemayo

AM At 3400 m (11300 ft) and only the Km (9.5 miles) southeast of Cajamarca you will find a group of geological formations and archaeological remains including three large pre-Inca complexes: The Aqueduct carved into volcanic rock which shows the incredible knowledge of hydraulic the ancient Peruvians had; the Sanctuary in the shape of a big human head; and the Caves where the visitor may find some petroglyphs.

Day 03 Otuzco

AM Breakfast. The necropolis of Otuzco located at 7 Km (4.5 miles) northeast of the city consists of a series of burial chambers or niches carved into volcanic rock in the upper hills surrounded by a nice landscape.

Return and transfer to the airport or bus station.

Tour Inclusions

- Transfer in/ out .
- Bilingual Guide.
- Excursions.
- 2 nights hotel accomodation with breakfast.