Chachapoyas | Kuelap Fortress Full-Day Tour

Luya Province, Peru



Discover the enigmatic Fortaleza de Kuelap, a majestic pre-Inca archaeological site nestled high in the Peruvian Andes. Kuelap is often referred to as the "Machu Picchu of the North."

Highlights

  • Explore Kuelap's ruins
  • Learn about Chachapoya civilization
  • Marvel at stone walls
  • Discover ancient secrets

Description

Explore the ruins and learn about the ancient Chachapoya civilization that once thrived here. Immerse yourself in history as you uncover the secrets of this mountaintop fortress. Itinerary: • We will begin our tour to the impressive pre-Inca citadel of Kuelap at 9:00 am. We will leave from the main square of Chachapoyas and drive along the breathtaking Uctubamba valley for approximately one hour until we reach the center of Nuevo Tingo. • When we arrive we continue the tour to the boarding station of Telecabinas Kuélap (Cable Car). The cable car journey takes approximately 20 minutes and provides stunning views of the gorgeous Andean landscape. When the cable car drops us off in La Malca, we will go on a 25-minute walk to the citadel of Kuelap. • Our professional tour guide will show us around the archaeological site for 3 hours and tell us all about the Chachapoyas people, the Kuelap fortress, and other known facts about the area. This is a perfect opportunity to appreciate the largest pre-Inca archeological site in South America! • When we finish our tour, we will board the cable cars again and return to the village of Tingo. • Arrival at Tingo to have lunch at a local restaurant, then back to the city of Chachapoyas, there will be a brief stop at a viewpoint, from where you can see the Archaeological Site of Macro. • After the visit, return to the city of Chachapoyas.

Includes

Pick-up and drop-off Tourist transport Entrance ticket Cable car tickets Certified guide

Excludes

Other services not specified

Important Information

  • The day before departure, we will send you information on the organization of the excursion by WhatsApp and by email

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