Stay : Exploration off the beaten track in northern Peru
The north attracts far fewer tourists, and that's probably why we prefer it! It will seduce all the lovers of solitary sites and the passionate persons of history, pre-Columbian or natural. There too you will find the three atmospheres: Pacific coast (quite desert), Andes Cordillera (and its high peaks) and Amazonia (with a tropical climate).
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
17 days
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Detail of the stay : Exploration off the beaten track in northern Peru - 17 days
Day 2: Visit of Lima
Visit of the capital (colonial centre, modern centre, museums).
Day 3: The white cordillera
Steps: Huaraz
Bus to Huaraz, in the white cordillera. Attention to altitude sickness!
Day 4: Archeological site Chavin de Huantar
Steps: Chavín De Huántar
One day excursion to the Huantar Chavin site. Sumptuous landscapes.
Day 5: Lagoon and mountains
Steps: Parque Nacional Huascarán, Carhuaz, Yungay
Visit to the Llanganuco lagoon and the villages of Carhuaz and Yungay.
Day 6: The magnificent canyon del Pato
Steps: Trujillo
Bus to Trujillo via the spectacular canyon del Pato.
Day 7: In the valley of Moche
Steps: Trujillo
Visit of the Huaca Arco Iris (chimu temple), the pyramids of the sun and the moon, as well as the magnificent site of Chan Chan. Dinner on the Pacific coast (fishing port of Huanchaco).
COMPLEJO ARQUEOLÓGICO CHAN CHAN
Day 8: Visit to the historic center of Trujillo
Steps: Trujillo, Chiclayo, Túcume
Visit of Trujillo colonial center in the morning, then bus in the afternoon to Chiclayo. Night possible in the charming lodge of Tucume.
Day 10: Treasures of the North
Steps: Ferreñafe
Visit to the national museum of Sican (archaeological pieces) and the bosque of Pomac, bus in the afternoon to Cajamarca.
MUSEO NACIONAL SICAN
Day 11: Visit to Cajamarca
Steps: Cajamarca, Baños Del Inca
Visit of the city of Cajamarca (superb colonial vestiges), then of the windows of Otuzco (pre-Columbian necropolis), as well as the famous thermal baths(Baños del Inca).
Day 12: Through the Cordillera
Steps: Leymebamba, Tingo, Chachapoyas
Bus to Chachapoyas. A company connects the two cities through Leymebamba. It's very panoramic road. Can sleep in Tingo, below the Kuélap site.
Day 13: The mythical fortress of Chachapoyas
Steps: Kuélap, Chachapoyas
Visit of the mysterious ruins of Kuélap. Afternoon strolling in the peaceful Chachapoyas.
Day 14: Cape to the Amazon
Bus to Tarapoto; possible to descend to Moyobamba and discover the renacal forest of Tingana all day long. 2 hours separate Moyobamba from Tarapoto.
Day 15: From lake to lake
Steps: Laguna Azul - Sauce
Excursion to Laguna Azul or one day in Lago Lindo. Swimming possible.
Day 16: Falls from Ahuashiyacu
In the morning, visit the waterfalls of Ahuashiyacu and the village of Lamas, then plane for Lima.
Day 17: The time of return rang
Departure to your country of origin.
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