Tour to the Chavin Archaeological Complex
ID: GYG832175-1320184
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Meet and learn about the Chavin culture and its importance, also learn at the Chavin archaeological museum
09:30am: Departure from Huaraz towards the south of the Huaylas alley and making a detour through the town of Cátac.
1st stop: Laguna Querococha, the largest lagoon in the Cordillera Blanca and the view of a geological fault in the shape of the map of Peru. After the first stop we will pass through the highest point of the Cahuish tunnel, entering the Conchucos valley and passing through several towns.
2nd stop: Chavín Town and we will enter the Chavín Archaeological Complex, visiting the galleries, nail heads, the lance, the Tello obelisk, the Raymondi stele and much more.
Lunch at a tourist recreation area in the town.
3rd stop: The Chavín Archaeological Museum where there are ceramics, nail heads, the original Tello obelisk and all the finds from the Chavín temple.
07:00pm approx END OF THE TOUR and arrival in the city of Huaraz.
Highlights
- Visit the Querococha lagoon, the largest in the Cordillera Blanca
- Visit the Chavin archaeological complex
- Learn about Chavin culture at its museum
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.
