Cajamarca: Polloc Art Route & Pampa de la Culebra Tour Cajamarca: Polloc & Pampa de la Culebra – Spanish Guide
ID: GYG1502290-O-2294369
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Pampa de la Culebra and Polloc. Visit a mosaic-decorated sanctuary and the distinctive Church of Polloc while discovering local art and traditions with your guide.
Experience the artistic and cultural side of Cajamarca on a journey through the landscapes and traditions of Polloc and Pampa de la Culebra.
Your experience begins with hotel pickup in Cajamarca. Travel through the countryside with your guide as you leave the city behind and discover the landscapes of the surrounding highlands.
Your first stop is Pampa de la Culebra, a vast green landscape where the terrain forms a distinctive shape resembling a snake. Take a moment to walk around, enjoy the scenery, and capture photos of this unusual natural formation.
Continue to the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary in Polloc. As you enter, discover a temple decorated with colorful mosaics, carved wood, and stained-glass windows. Your guide will introduce you to the local traditions connected to the sanctuary and show you the natural spring located beneath the image of the Virgin, whose water is traditionally believed by local people to have healing properties.
Next, explore the Church of Polloc and admire its remarkable artistic details. Look closely at the mosaics, wood carvings, and handcrafted decorations that give the church its distinctive character. Learn how local artistic traditions have become part of the identity of this community.
Throughout the tour, interact with your guide, discover local stories and traditions, and experience a different side of Cajamarca beyond its main square.
After exploring Polloc and its surrounding landscapes, relax during the return journey and finish the experience with drop-off at your hotel.
Includes hotel pickup, transportation, professional guide, and entrance tickets.
Highlights
- Explore the unique landscape of Pampa de la Culebra.
- Visit the mosaic-decorated Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Rosary.
- Admire the artistic details of Polloc Church.
- Discover local art, traditions, and religious heritage.
- Enjoy a guided journey through Cajamarca’s countryside.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Daily departures are available.
For bookings with an English-speaking guide, please make your reservation at least 2 days in advance. For Spanish-speaking guide bookings, you can book normally, subject to availability.
After booking, we will contact you to confirm the details and coordinate the activity. Please keep your phone active and make sure the number provided in your reservation is available to receive our calls or messages.
INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off near Plaza de Armas in Cajamarca.
- Professional guide.
- Entrance tickets.
- Transportation.
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.
