From Ancash: Excursion to Chavin de Huantar |Full day|
ID: GYG681711-1121452
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
The visit to the archaeological complex of Chavín de Huántar lasts about 2 hours and then you will also visit the National Museum of Chavín, where the most important remains are exhibited.
Huaraz - Querococha Lagoon - Chavin Monument / Museum
It is considered that Chavin de Huantar was one of the first cultures of Peru and the first Cult Center.
The visit begins touring the villages located in the southern part of the city of Huaraz (Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac) and then turn east and go into the Cordillera Blanca and stop for about 20 minutes at the Querococha lagoon (3900 meters above sea level), Then we continue ascending to the Cahuish pass and cross the valley of the Callejón de Conchucos and arrive after an endless descent of curves to the city of Chavin where we will visit the majestic archaeological complex of Chavin (Square Plaza, Circular Plaza, The Castle, The Labyrinths and the famous Lanzon) and also the museum of Chavin which is located 1 km from the city.
Here we can learn about the different stages and phases of the development of the Great First High Andean Culture in Peru. After lunch in the city of Chavin and a few minutes walk through its streets, we will return by the same route to the city of Huaraz.
Highlights
- Chavín de Huántar is also called the matrix culture of the Peruvian Andes.
- Chavín de Huántar was an important ceremonial center of a pre-Inca culture.
- Chavín de Huántar is a World Cultural Heritage Site.
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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.
