From Huaraz | Chavin de huantar/museum/ lagoon of querococha
ID: GYG698191-1144672
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Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
The combination of history, culture and natural scenery sounds amazing. I am sure I will enjoy exploring the vestiges of the Chavín de Huántar culture and learning about their traditions and beliefs.
Itinerary At 9:30 a.m. we will pick you up at your hotel in Huaraz and board a minibus to head to Chavín de Huántar, two hours away. Along the way we will stop at the Querococha Lagoon to enjoy the landscape, you will love it! Afterwards, we will continue with the excursion until we reach the archaeological site of Chavín de Huántar. Once there, we will visit all the vestiges left by this culture. Did you know that priests took psychotropic substances to be closer to the gods? We will discover this and more curiosities! We will also see the Obelisk of Tello, the Portico of the Halcónids and the sunken circular plaza. In addition, we will learn to which gods the Chavín entrusted themselves and what their customs were. After the visit, you will have free time in the town to have lunch on your own around 2:00 p.m. With our strength restored, we will head to the National Museum of Chavín, where we will continue delving into the myths, legends and enigmas of Chavín de Huántar, which will surprise you! At 6:30 p.m. we will be back in Huaraz.
Highlights
- The Cabezas Clavas show the mythical beings of Chavín
- Chavín was the administrative and religious center.
- During the tour you will visit the Callejón de Conchucos.
Guiding languages
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
