Kuelap, impenetrable fortress
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Amazonas was the cradle of one of Peru’s major pre-Hispanic cultures: the Chachapoyas. It was here that ancient people built Kuelap, an imposing stone structure protected by an outer wall up to 20 meters high, situated at the top of a mountain amid a rugged landscape. Until recently, the only way to reach this archaeological site was on foot. 

 

Today, the site can be reached in 20 minutes, thanks to a modern cable car that leaves from Nuevo Tingo. 

 

For lovers of adventure, however, the walk will be irresistible. 

Live the 360 ° Experience in Kuélap here.

Kuélap FortressEntrance to the fortress of Kuelap

PE-08B, Vía de Acceso Norte a Nuevo Tingo

34.3 km, 43 min

Head south on Jirón Dos de Mayo350 m
Turn right onto Jirón Bolivia400 m
Turn left onto Santo Domingo8 km
Continue slightly right onto PE-08B2.5 km
Turn left onto PE-08B20 km
Go straight onto Vía de Acceso Norte a Nuevo Tingo (AM-111)3 km
Continue straight onto Jirón El Deporte200 m
Turn right onto Jirón Amazonas200 m
Turn right onto AM-11115 m
You have arrived at your destination0 m

AM-111, Avenida Kuelap

33.1 km, 50 min

Head west on AM-111500 m
Make a slight left onto AM-11115 km
Turn left onto AM-11120 km
You have arrived at your destination, on the right0 m
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How to get to Kuelap?

  • Chachapoyas - Nuevo Tingo

    By bus or car: 1 h approximately

  • Nuevo Tingo - Parador Turístico (La Malca)

    By bus or car: 10 min approximately (20 min by cable car)

  • Parador Turístico (La Malca) - Kuélap

    Hike: 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback)

  • Chachapoyas - Parador Turístico (La Malca)

    By bus or car: 2 h 30 min approximately

  • Parador Turístico (La Malca) - Kuélap

    Hike: 30 min approximately (on foot or horseback)

What to do at Kuelap?

  • Take aerial photographs of the scenery from the cable car.

  • Wander through the narrow passageways and spacious plazas of the fortress.

  • You can enjoy the impressive natural scenery surrounding the fortress.

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General information

  • Times

    8:00-17:00
    *Referential times

  • Price

    Adults: S/20

    Students: S/10

    Schoolchildren: S/2

    *Referential price

  • Essentials

    Camera, insect repellent, trekking gear (optional), light clothing, hat.

  • Altitude

    3 020 meters above sea level

  • Climate

    Min. 11 ℃/ Max. 23 ℃

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