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Amazonas
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Mysterious and natural
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The Amazonas region is famous for its cloud forests, páramo (alpine tundra ecosystem) and exceptional microclimates. It is home to orchids, Andean bears and cocks-of-the-rock, as well as archaeological sites like the enigma of Kuélap, the citadel built between the Andes and the jungle, and mysterious tombs and sarcophagi, the legacy of the Chachapoya culture that once reigned here.
Mansions and colonial balconies and a landscape of lakes and gigantic waterfalls like Gocta and Yumbilla create a destination with endless possibilities.
Location: Northern Peru.
Size: 39,249 km2 (15,154 sq. miles).
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Find out more about the Amazonas region
Living culture:
For those with an interest in archaeology and lesser-known historical places; those who enjoy popular traditions, folklore and culture; lovers of nature, waterfalls, birdwatching and orchids; avid hikers and those interested in community tourism.
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Weather
The city of Chachapoyas has a temperate climate, the rainy season is during the summer (December to April).
Temperate
Maximum temperature 20°C 68°FMinimum temperature 10°C 50°F
How to get there
By air
There are no direct flights anywhere at the moment.
By land
Lima-Chiclayo-Chachapoyas: 1409 Km (22 hours by car) Lima-Trujillo-Cajamarca-Chachapoyas: 1716 Km(28 hours by car) Tarapoto-Moyobamba-Chachapoyas: 361 Km (7 to 8 hours by car)
Distance from the city of Chachapoyas
Bagua (Bagua Province) 162 Km / 3 hoursJumbilla (Bongará Province) 130 Km / 3 hours Lamud (Luya Province) 33 Km / 1 hour Bagua Grande (Utcubamba Province) 92 Km / 2 hours San Nicolás (Rodríguez de Mendoza Province) 84 Km / 2 hours and 30 minutes Santa María de Nieva (Nieva District, Condorcanqui Province) 570 Km / 8 hours by land to Imazita and 5 hours by speedboat to Nieva
Altitude
Lowest 230 masl (Nieva District, Condorcanqui Province) Highest 3,450 masl (Chuquibamba District, Chachapoyas Province)
How long to stay
In a single day a visitor can see the city and the attractions nearby. To see historical places of interest and enjoy nature, it is essential to stay 3 days.
Routes and Times
- 1 day
- Historic centre 4 hours.
- Kuélap Archaeological Complex 95 Km / 3 hours.
- La Jalca Grande 80 Km / 3 hours.
- Karajía Tombs 53 Km / 2 hours 40 minutes.
- Leymebamba Museum 93 Km / 2 hours 30 minutes.
- Valley of Huaylla Belén 80 Km / 3 hours.
- Quiocta Caverns 48 Km / 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Pueblo de los Muertos (Town of the Dead) 48 Km / 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Gocta Waterfall 50 Km / 4 hours
- Pomacochas Lagoon 85 Km / 2 hours 15 minutes.
- La Chinata Waterfall 71 Km / 3 hours 20 minutes.
- Yumbilla Waterfall 60 Km / 3 hours 25 minutes.
- Huamanpata Conservation Area 86 Km / 4 hours 20 minutes.
- Leo's Caverns 105 Km / 3 hours 30 minutes.
- Tocuya Hot Springs 110 Km / 3 hours 45 minutes.
- Pongo de Rentema Tourist Complex 182 Km / 4 hours.
- Tsuntsunsa Native Community 205 Km / 4 hours 25 minutes.
- 2 days
- Lagoon of the Condors 140 Km / 10 hours.
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Attractions in the City
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Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
In front of the Municipal Palace.
Designed as a perfect square, with a beautiful bronze fountain in the colonial style. Surrounded by beautiful colonial houses with...
Chachapoyas Plaza de Armas
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
In front of the Municipal Palace.
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Designed as a perfect square, with a beautiful bronze fountain in the colonial style. Surrounded by beautiful colonial houses with traditional balconies. Highlights include the Palacio Municipal (Municipal Palace) and the house where independence leader Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza was born, now used as the bishopric.
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Plazuela de la Independencia
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
Jr. Amazonas Block 3 w/o No.
Built in commemoration of the Battle of Higos Urco, where local patriots, led by Colonel José Matos, fought and defeated the Spanish forces.
Plazuela de la Independencia
Visiting Hours :
Daytime and at night.
Location :
Jr. Amazonas Block 3 w/o No.
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Built in commemoration of the Battle of Higos Urco, where local patriots, led by Colonel José Matos, fought and defeated the Spanish forces.
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Pozo de Yanayacu (Well of Yanayacu)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Located on the Luya Urco hill, 1 km from the...
The original name of the well was the "Fuente Cuyana" (Cuyan Fountain). According to legend, single men visiting the city who drank from...
Pozo de Yanayacu (Well of Yanayacu)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Located on the Luya Urco hill, 1 km from the Plaza de Armas, (10 minutes by foot).
Amazonas
The original name of the well was the "Fuente Cuyana" (Cuyan Fountain). According to legend, single men visiting the city who drank from its waters stayed forever, attracted by the irresistible charms of its stunning women. Saint Toribio de Mogrovejo visited the place and engraved an image of a mitre and a staff into the stone, along with the year of the event.
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Sonche Canyon
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
North of Chachapoyas (20 minutes by car).
An 800-metre deep canyon, from where the landscapes surrounding the Sonche River can be enjoyed. Several Quina plants can be found in the...
Sonche Canyon
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
North of Chachapoyas (20 minutes by car).
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An 800-metre deep canyon, from where the landscapes surrounding the Sonche River can be enjoyed. Several Quina plants can be found in the area.
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Attractions Beyond the City
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Yalape Archaeological Remains (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
21 km south of Chachapoyas (40 minutes by car).
Archaeological complex with remains from the Chachapoya civilization (1100 - 1300 A.D.). It stretches over 4 hectares at 2,700 masl. The...
Yalape Archaeological Remains (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
21 km south of Chachapoyas (40 minutes by car).
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Archaeological complex with remains from the Chachapoya civilization (1100 - 1300 A.D.). It stretches over 4 hectares at 2,700 masl. The site contains classic circular buildings with friezes in high relief in rhomboid and zigzag shapes.
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Lagoon of the Condors (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Leymebamba district is located 93 km south of...
Also known as Laguna de las Momias (Mummies Lagoon), as a tomb was discovered on its shores containing over 200 well-preserved mummies...
Lagoon of the Condors (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Leymebamba district is located 93 km south of Chachapoyas (2 hours 30 minutes by car), from which the lagoon is located 45 km away (between 8 - 12 hours by foot and mule). Hiring a guide is mandatory.
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Also known as Laguna de las Momias (Mummies Lagoon), as a tomb was discovered on its shores containing over 200 well-preserved mummies despite the warm and damp climate of the region. Approximately 3,000 objects belonging to the Inca and Chachapoya civilizations were found with the mummies. The ourcrops are decorated with cave paintings.
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Leymebamba Museum (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Mondays - Sundays 9.30 am - 4.30 pm.
Location :
Ave. Austria w/o No, Leymebamba. 93 km south of...
A modern museum exhibiting mummies and objects found in Laguna de los Cóndores (Condor Lagoon), as well as textiles, ceramics and weapons...
Leymebamba Museum (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Mondays - Sundays 9.30 am - 4.30 pm.
Location :
Ave. Austria w/o No, Leymebamba. 93 km south of Chachapoyas (2 hours 30 minutes by car).
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A modern museum exhibiting mummies and objects found in Laguna de los Cóndores (Condor Lagoon), as well as textiles, ceramics and weapons found in the area.
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La Jalca Grande (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Ubilón town is located 62 km from Chachapoyas,...
A picturesque town, which was the site of the first foundation of Chachapoyas City. The church is one of the main attractions, with the...
La Jalca Grande (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours :
Any time during the day.
Location :
Ubilón town is located 62 km from Chachapoyas, where visitors should take the turning and proceed for 18 km (3 hours by car).
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A picturesque town, which was the site of the first foundation of Chachapoyas City. The church is one of the main attractions, with the tower separated from the main building by a street. Both are built in stone. There is also a Community Museum.
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Kuélap Fortified Citadel (Luya)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
72 km south-west of Chachapoyas (2 hours and 30...
From 03 March 2017 visit the imposing archaeological complex of Kuélap, located at the top of the Amazonian Andes, will be much faster...
Kuélap Fortified Citadel (Luya)
Visiting Hours :
Daytime.
Location :
72 km south-west of Chachapoyas (2 hours and 30 minutes by car) to the site known as the Malcapampa, followed by a 30-minute walk.
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From 03 March 2017 visit the imposing archaeological complex of Kuélap, located at the top of the Amazonian Andes, will be much faster and more accessible, with the new and modern cable cars that will allow to visit this archaeological site preincaico in just twenty minutes, instead of taking a road trip for an hour and a half.
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Transportation
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Lodging
Whether you're visiting the coast, the mountains or the jungle, you will find a place to stay that meets your needs.
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Restaurants
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Gastronomy
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Milk liqueur
A blend of sugar cane spirit and milk whey, filtered drop by drop until transparent.
Milk liqueur
Amazonas
A blend of sugar cane spirit and milk whey, filtered drop by drop until transparent.
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Humitas
Dough of corn or 'elote' filled with seasoned meat or cheese, wrapped in corn leaves and steam-cooked.
Humitas
Amazonas
Dough of corn or 'elote' filled with seasoned meat or cheese, wrapped in corn leaves and steam-cooked.
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Seasonal Campaign and Deals
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Festivals
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Chachapoyano Carnival
Feb - Mar
A mixture of celedinas and chachapoyanas customs. It is celebrated with "Humishas" planting, i.e. big trees decorated with balloons, streamers,...
Chachapoyano Carnival
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Begins: 26-February-2017
Ends: 01-March-2017
A mixture of celedinas and chachapoyanas customs. It is celebrated with "Humishas" planting, i.e. big trees decorated with balloons, streamers, garments and other objects. Also, a parade float contest is held, where Carnival Queens are elected, social and popular dances are held, as well as games with water, streamers and colours.
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Chachapoya Tourist Week
04 - 11 Jun
Recreational, social and cultural activities. The “Raymillacta de los Chachapoyas”, which gathers dancers from the regional communities to show the...
Chachapoya Tourist Week
Amazonas
Begins: 04-June-2017
Ends: 11-June-2017
Recreational, social and cultural activities. The “Raymillacta de los Chachapoyas”, which gathers dancers from the regional communities to show the best of their folk dance is the most important activity.
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Festival of the Patron Saint, the Virgin de la Asunta
01 - 15 Aug
The image of the Virgin is paraded through the streets of the city of Chachapoyas, which are covered with floral, multicoloured carpets. Events...
Festival of the Patron Saint, the Virgin de la Asunta
Amazonas
Begins: 01-August-2017
Ends: 15-August-2017
The image of the Virgin is paraded through the streets of the city of Chachapoyas, which are covered with floral, multicoloured carpets. Events include cultural activities, artisanal and agricultural fairs, dances, typical food tasting, and Peruvian Paso horse ceremonies.
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Festival of Saint Nicolas de Tolentino and the Virgin of the Nativity
07 - 12 Sep
Traditional festival of local customs in which the entire town participates. Gastronomic and agricultural fairs are held, as well as recreational...
Festival of Saint Nicolas de Tolentino and the Virgin of the Nativity
Amazonas
Begins: 07-September-2014
Ends: 12-September-2014
Traditional festival of local customs in which the entire town participates. Gastronomic and agricultural fairs are held, as well as recreational and tourist activities.
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Festival of the Patron Saint, the Lord of Gualamita
01 - 14 Sep
On September 13th, the Hatun Luya is celebrated, with the participation of residents from surrounding areas who demonstrate military customs. There...
Festival of the Patron Saint, the Lord of Gualamita
Amazonas
Begins: 01-September-2017
Ends: 14-September-2017
On September 13th, the Hatun Luya is celebrated, with the participation of residents from surrounding areas who demonstrate military customs. There is music and dance typical of this region.
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