From Cajamarca: Porcón Farm and Huambocancha Workshops Tour

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ID: GYG816101-1299522
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Country: Peru

Duration: 03:30 hours


Description

Immerse in northern Peru's culture with a visit to Porcón Farm and Huambocancha's stone cutting workshops. See native wildlife and traditional crafts.
Begin your cultural immersion in northern Peru with a pickup from your hotel in Cajamarca at 9:30 am. Your first stop will be the artisan workshops of Huambocancha, where renowned stonecutters craft impressive sculptures from marble and granite. Learn about the intricate processes and see some of the large-scale works that can be spotted from afar.

Next, journey to the Porcón farm, an agrotourism destination nestled within Peru's largest forest park, spanning nearly 13,000 hectares. This farm plays a crucial role in preserving the local fauna and flora. During your visit, you will encounter forests teeming with native wildlife such as monkeys, vicuñas, and deer.

Experience the daily life of the farmers at Porcón, observing their agricultural and livestock practices. The farm is known for its dairy products and handicrafts, produced following traditional methods. Additionally, explore the mini zoo that houses Andean bears, jaguars, and pumas, and learn about the estate's agricultural activities, including its trout farms.

Conclude your enriching tour with a return transfer to your hotel in Cajamarca, arriving at approximately 1 pm.

Highlights

  • Experience the traditional lifestyle of northern Peruvian villages
  • Visit Huambocancha's artisan stonecutting workshops
  • Explore Porcón farm's vast forest park and see native wildlife
  • Visit a mini zoo with Andean bears, jaguars, and pumas

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages
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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.