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Discover the secrets of the Kuntur Wasi Pre-Hispanic Ceremonial Center and appreciate its magnificent constructions, monoliths and gold jewelry in its on-site museum.

Highlights

• Learn about the architecture, art and metallurgy of a Pre-Hispanic Ceremonial Center.
• Marvel at the gold objects that lie in its museum.
• Small group tour.
• Pick up at your accommodation to start the tour.

Description

We will pick you up at your accommodation to start the trip to the archaeological complex of Kuntur Wasi, which is located on the hill 'La Copa' province of San Pablo, 93 km. from the city of Cajamarca. The name Kuntur Wasi (Temple or House of the Condor) was given by the Peruvian archaeologist Julio C. Tello in 1946. After 1 hour and 45 minutes of travel we arrive at the archaeological complex and begin the tour, observing the representations of condors that can be seen in the stone sculptures found at the site. Its extension is about 800 by 500 meters. We will also appreciate six stone sculptures representing human beings with feline attributes that were found in 1948, in addition to a cemetery on the slopes of the hill where people of high status were buried. Then we will visit the Site Museum, where we will appreciate the gold objects found at the site. Did you know that a Japanese Mission, directed by Yoshio Onuki, is the one that has carried out the most important works since 1988? In 1993, seven burials of high-ranking people were found, supposed to have been made before the construction of the central platform of the Kuntur Wasi phase. Dr. Yoshio Onuki proposes that the tombs correspond to the reburial of people who died on the coast. To the six monoliths found in the 40's, three more were found by the Japanese, the statues represent supernatural beings: men-felinos, with a loincloth held by a string. The metallic samples discovered by Yoshio Onuki (1995) have been assigned to the Kuntur Wasi phase, the pieces have similarities with those of the archaeological site of Chongoyape (Chiclayo), being both samples the oldest of the Peruvian metallurgy, the techniques used were basically reduced to the lamination of the raw material and the embossing, the thin sheets of gold were folded, until obtaining the desired sculptural figure, then the edges of the sheets were welded using techniques such as amalgams. After the visit to Kuntur Wasi return to Cajamarca, on the way there will be a stop in the town of San Pablo so you can have lunch (at the expense of the passenger). Approximately 17:00 hrs. arrival to Cajamarca and return to the lodge.

Includes

Pick up service and return to the hotel Transportation Cajamarca - Kuntur Wasi - Cajamarca Guide Entrance fees

Important Information

• The children's rate applies as long as 02 adults book. Children who do not pay, travel on their parents' lap and under their responsibility. The activity is done with a guide in Spanish or English (choose the option). Spanish speaking guide option: In the transfer Cajamarca - San Pablo - Cajamarca, you will be accompanied by the driver - guide, at your arrival to Kuntur Wasi a site guide will be waiting for you to make the tour. English speaking guide option: The guide will accompany you from the beginning to the end of the activity.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund