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KUELAP - ANCIENT PERU RUINS
Located
at heart of a gorge, and constructed out of 25 million cubic meters
of pink granite blocks from the Maranón River, Kuelap
was built by the
ancient Chachapoyan Cloud People. Kuelap
is twice as old as the Inca Empire, and was
built upon the stone cap of a huge mountain peak overlooking the Utcabamba
River , probably for the
purpose of defending the Choctomal valley.
Situated
at 3000 meters, it is home to millions of orchids and bromeliads
which decorate the 400 stone buildings and massive structures of the
site. It's eternal cloud forest, creates a perfect environment for
the existence of some exquisite plant species.

ITINERARY
Day 1:
Flight to Cajamarca, reception and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2:
After breakfast, bus journey to Chachapoyas, the capital of
the Amazonas department. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
Day 3:
A full day's tour starting in the valley of Utcubamba
heading towards the village of Lamud. From here, at a distance, you
can see the standing mud coffins of Lamud decorated with
anthropomorphic reliefs and with feline paws and human heads. The
Sachapuyans, after placing the coffins in these strategic locations
on the cliffs, destroyed the paths which led to them thus avoiding
any disturbance of their dead. After lunch, return to Chachapoyas.
Day 4:
Early departure from Chachapoyas to Tingo. Ascent to the ruins of
Kuelap, the huge fortress dominating the skyline above the Amazonas
landscape and hailed as the Machu Picchu of Northern Peru. To get a
good view of the whole complex, a climb to the Kuelap watch-tower,
where the gigantic outer walls and the whole extension of this
former fortress can be fully appreciated. In the afternoon, return
to Tingo and then to Chachapoyas. Accommodation.
Day 5:
After breakfast, early bus to Cajamarca. Reception and
transfer to the airport for the flight back to Lima.
Prices are available on request with discounts for large groups. We
can also tailor make a tour to suit your needs. Optional add on
tours in Lima as well as extra night accommodation.
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