From Cajamarca: San Nicolás Lagoon, Namora, and Stone Forest
Cajamarca Region, Peru
Explore the Sapitos Stone Forest, learn about the tradition of guitars and charangos in Namora, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake San Nicolás.
Highlights
- You'll visit the Alameda de los Incas and learn about part of the history of Cajamarca.
- You'll explore the Sapitos Stone Forest and its curious rock formations.
- You'll visit an artisanal guitar and charango workshop in Namora.
- You'll arrive at San Nicolás Lagoon and take in its natural environment.
- You'll enjoy a ride in a totora reed boat and have free time for lunch.
Description
Explore some of the most fascinating natural landscapes and craft traditions in the area around Cajamarca on a half-day excursion.
The tour starts with a visit to the Alameda de los Incas, a place linked to the history and tradition of Cajamarca. You will then continue to the Sapitos Stone Forest, where you can see curious rock formations created by nature.
Your next stop will be Namora, a town known for its craft tradition. You'll visit a guitar and charango workshop where master luthiers preserve the traditional techniques for making these instruments.
Finally, you'll arrive at Laguna San Nicolás, a natural environment surrounded by Andean landscapes and home to various species of wildlife. There, you will enjoy a relaxing ride in totora reed boats and have some free time to eat lunch at a Campestre restaurant (own expense).
Includes
Explore the Sapitos Stone Forest, learn about the tradition of guitars and charangos in Namora, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake San Nicolás.
Excludes
Explore some of the most fascinating natural landscapes and craft traditions in the area around Cajamarca on a half-day excursion. The tour starts with a visit to the Alameda de los Incas, a place linked to the history and tradition of Cajamarca. You will then continue to the Sapitos Stone Forest, where you can see curious rock formations created by nature. Your next stop will be Namora, a town known for its craft tradition. You'll visit a guitar and charango workshop where master luthiers preserve the traditional techniques for making these instruments. Finally, you'll arrive at Laguna San Nicolás, a natural environment surrounded by Andean landscapes and home to various species of wildlife. There, you will enjoy a relaxing ride in totora reed boats and have some free time to eat lunch at a Campestre restaurant (own expense).
Important Information
- Not applicable during peak season (Easter, National Holidays, New Year's, and Long Weekends) / Shared Service.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
