From Ancash: Tour to Chavin de Huantar + entrance|Full day|
ID: GYG523567-912612
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
1 days
Description
The visit to the archaeological complex of Chavin de Huantar takes about 2 hours and then you will also visit the National Museum of Chavin, where the most important remains found in the Temple are exhibited.
Huaraz - Laguna Querococha - Chavin monument / Museum
Chavín of Huantar is considered was one of the first cultures in Peru and the first Cultist Center.
The visit begins by touring the towns located in the southern part of the city of Huaraz (Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac) and then take the detour to the east and enter the Cordillera Blanca and stop for about 20 minutes at the Querococha lagoon (3900 masl), then we continue ascending to the pass Cahuish and cross to the valley of 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 (Plaza Cuadrada, Plaza Circular, El Castillo, Los Laberintos and the famous Lanzón) and also the museum of Chavin which is located 1 km from the city.
Here we can learn about the various stages and phases of the development of the Great First High Andean Culture in Peru. After lunch in the same city of Chavin and walk for a few minutes its streets, we will return by the same route to the city of Huaraz.
Highlights
- Chavin de Huantar is also called the matrix culture of the Peruvian Andes.
- Chavín de Huántar was an important ceremonial center of a pre-Inca culture.
- Chavin de Huantar is a World Cultural Heritage.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
