Exploring the Coffee Route: From Oxapampa to Villa Rica
ID: GYG828104-1314962
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
Discover breathtaking natural landscapes, majestic waterfalls, vibrant native communities and Peru's most exquisite coffee in this exciting journey that awaits you.
Itinerary
We will pick you up at your hotel in Oxapampa at 8:00 a.m. to begin our adventure to Villa Rica, the capital of the Coffee Route, famous for its protected designation of origin coffee.
We will make a stop at the Sho'llet forest, an impressive cloud forest ecosystem that deserves to be explored.
Upon arrival in Villa Rica, we will tour the historic center, including its emblematic main square and the famous giant coffee pot, a symbol of the region's coffee tradition.
Afterwards, we will head to the El León waterfall, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip.
We will go up to the Cumbre viewpoint to appreciate a panoramic view of the city and the surrounding jungle. Afterwards, you will have time for lunch on your own before visiting the Santa Rosa hacienda, where you will learn about organic coffee growing and enjoy a cup of Villarica coffee.
In the afternoon, we will head to El Oconal Lagoon for a relaxing boat ride, surrounded by rich biodiversity. We will culminate with an ichthyotherapy session, a natural experience to release stress.
We will end the day at the local coffee shop Pasiones del Café, where we will taste their exquisite high quality coffees.
We will return to Oxapampa, leaving you at your hotel between 16:00 and 17:00.
Highlights
- Visit the icons of Oxapampa and Villa Rica
- Discover why Villa Rica is the cradle of the best coffee in Peru
- Not to be missed: visit the Lion's Waterfall!
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.