CRADLE OF CIVILIZATION

CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR 3137M

DURATION08 - 09 HOURS
FROMUPON REQUEST
DIFFICULTY
EASY
CODE: HZ-CHA-FD

Ancient and Sacred

The archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar is one of the most important in ancient Peru. On this tour we will cross the Cordillera Blanca through the Cahuish tunnel to explore the pyramids, underground galleries and the famous Lanzón Monolith.

ELEVATION3,137 MASL
CULTUREPre-Inca (Chavín)
DEPARTURE08:30 AM
LAGOONQuerococha
Ancient and
LATITUDE09° 35' 34" S
LONGITUDE77° 10' 42" W
Full Day

Timeline

AM
08:30 AM

DEPARTURE FROM HUARAZ

Heading south visiting Recuay and Catac. Stop at Querococha lagoon (3980m) for panoramic photos.

AM
11:00 AM

CHAVÍN DE HUÁNTAR

Crossing the Cahuish tunnel. Guided visit to the archaeological site: Quadrangular Plaza, Circular Plaza, galleries and tenon heads. Visit to the Site Museum.

PM
03:30 PM

LUNCH & RETURN

Regional lunch in Chavín and return to Huaraz crossing the mountain range again. End of services.

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