Travel Packages Archaeological Route Peru North

Reception and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Lima

09:00 AM We will visit the "Larco Herrera Museum", which exhibits pottery and a splendid displays of jewelry in gold and silver. We continue our visit to the "National Museum of Archaeology, Anthropology and of Peru", the oldest of Peru. Here we will appreciate lot of ceramics, textiles, metals, mummies, the famous Raimondi Stela and the Tello Obelisk of the Chavin culture. Visit the Inca living room (Tawantinsuyo Chamber), which explains the Inca period. Finally we visit "the Museum golden "which has lots of pieces of gold and silver. Especially goldsmithing developed by the Chimu and Moche, which provide a gateway to our tour of the northern kingdoms. Pieces such as earrings, necklaces are displayed, crowns, nose rings, scepters, etc. Overnight in Lima

09:00 AM Visit to Pachacamac complex consists of pyramidal temples and enclosures of worship. We climb to the top to appreciate the valley Lurin and the Pacific Ocean. We visit the Temple of the Sun, truncated pyramid formed by four trapezoidal platforms. We note here the square of the pilgrims and the enclosure of the Aclllas (chosen women). We continue with the visit of Pachacamac site museum, which keeps ceramics, textiles and a carved image of the god Pachacamac. Finally we will visit the traditional district of Barranco and its famous Bridge of Sighs. Overnight in Lima.

7:00 a.m. Pick up from your hotel. Departure from Lima Northbound, visit the Sacred City of Caral, located in the Supe Valley north of Lima. Caral has more than 5,000 years old and dates from about 2627 BC to 2100 BC, and is situated very close to the oldest in the world. There is no other place in America where pyramids of more than 150 meters of ground, protected with walls up to 20 meters high and huge platforms are found making it clear technological, artistic and scientific advances that achievement to develop a village in what is almost 600 years of occupation. All this considering their lack of contact with other people, something very different from the case of the cultures of the old continent. Caral was the headquarters of the oldest civilization in America, today declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Departure to Huaraz

Arrival and transfer to the hotel. 2:00 PM Home Tour Wilcahuain. We headed to the town of Wilcahuain, here we visit the archaeological remains of Wilcahuain, belonging to the Wari culture, dating from 600 to 900 AD. Most impressive is the construction of roofs with stone tiles and efficient building ventilation system. Overnight in Huaraz

9:00 a.m. Culture and Recreation by”Callejon de Conchucos”. The tour will be made by the city of  Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac, Laguna Querococha where ecological failure map of Peru observed, continuing through the gorge will cross the Cordillera Blanca through the tunnel Cahuish, the highest in the world with a length of 480 meters in length. Visit the towns of Kercos and the modern town of Chavin, which is located on the banks of the river Mosna, to arrive at the oldest Peruvian culture ceremonial center of Chavin, cradle of the Andean civilization, stone structure (200 BC), in the imposing temple is the Lanzon Monolithic Chavin and its walls stand the famous Stone Heads. Lunch at Chavin. Overnight in Huaraz.

DAY 07: EXCURSION TO HONCOPAMPA / CHANCOS THERMAL BATHS 

09:00 AM Tour to Honcopampa. Visiting the towns of Pariahuanca, textile factories community of San Miguel de Aco, Pampa Maca; where we can appreciate the textileria of the Andean region, lookout  Huascaran,  black and white Mountain range , archaeological ruins of Honcopampa, walk about 25 minutes Honcopampa Falls (cataract Yurac Yacu). Visit the thermal baths Chancos. Overnight in Huaraz.

08:00 am Depart from Huaraz to Trujillo, traveling the alley of Huaylas, by the Santa River valley. On the way we pass through the towns of Carhuaz, Yungay, Mancos and Caraz. We continue the route and arrived at the Duck Canyon, rock walls and a height of 1,000 m. Here goes the Santa River and is the place where the Hydroelectric Duck canyon. Arrival in Casma, and then go to the Temple of Sechin, which is one of the most important archaeological monuments of Peru, given its age and architectural beauty. The 300 recorded figures that adorn the walls of the building edge dramatize the bloody wars waged by the ancient peoples of Casma. Max Uhle then visited the Museum, where the most important parts obtained from archaeological excavations are exhibited. Two rooms prehispanic describe the process of development of Casma and Huarmey Valley. We continue the journey to get to Trujillo. Arrival and move to the hotel. Overnight in Trujillo.

9:00 a.m. We start to the Moche, where we visit the Artisan House also called house inconceivable face, here Garcia, descendants of the ancient Moche family, explain the techniques of making pottery and figurines used since the times Moche and they preserved until today. Then we visited the Museum of Moche Temples, featuring ceramic pieces that show the Moche iconography. Then visit the Huaca de la Luna, Moche religious center, full of murals in high relief with the representation of their god AIAPAEC or the Horseless, warriors, dancers, animals, giant spiders, abstract motifs, etc. From here appreciate the "Huaca del Sol”, pyramid of 43 meters high, built for administrative purposes. Also the Moche Urban Zone, which was the area where the high society of the Moche lived. In the afternoon, we visited the Cassinelli Museum, which houses a magnificent collection of pieces of Cupisnique, Salinar, Moche, Chavin, Recuay and Nazca culture. Overnight in Trujillo.

9:00 a.m. will visit the world Chimu, visiting the Huaca Arco Iris (Huaca Dragon), used as a shrine by the ancient Chimu, decorated with representative to the fertility of the land, which highlights the figure of a two-headed dragon figures. Then we go to the Emerald Huaca, which consists of two platforms with central ramps. The walls have decorations in high relief with zoomorphic and geometric motifs modeled in clay. We continue the visit to the Museum of Chan Chan Site, where we can see the way of life of the Chimu villager, ceramics and metalwork. We will visit some of the 9 palaces of Chan Chan Citadel, the Nikan Palace (ex Tschudi Palace), which has different environments with friezes of various marine motifs, such as: Ceremonial Plaza, Corridor fish and birds, among others. Lunch at Huanchaco. We will also learn the process of building the horse totora, use, techniques used since the time of the ancient Chimu, even now the fishermen are out fishing in their reed horses. Enjoy the afternoon in Huanchaco, where we can make buying crafts, stroll along the pier, buy handicrafts, etc. Overnight in Trujillo.

09:00 AM Visit to Dead Horse Archaeological Complex, which consists of 8 buildings in an area of 2 square kilometers and date from about 1500 BC, belonging to the Cupisnique Culture. Dead Horse is located between the estates of Laredo and Galindo. One of the most important buildings is Huaca de los Reyes, which is decorated with friezes of stylized human heads and standing figures. Then we visit the Archaeological Site Galindo, with rooms Moche wells and corridors. Return to Trujillo. In the afternoon trip to Huamachuco. Overnight in Huamachuco.

09:00 AM Visit Marcahuamachuco Archaeological Complex, located on the hill Marka Huaman Churo. Marcahuamachuco is a stone citadel with an area of about 5 square kilometers. Cerro El Castillo (circular double fortress wall, with a large square and galleries), "Cerro de las Monjas” (seven circular buildings, some with a circular defensive walls), the Cerro de los Corrales and: on the hill clearly three elevations warn Cerro Viejo. In the afternoon, we visited the Archaeological Site Wiracochapampa (Pampa of the gods), Huari source, comprises eight large groups of unworked stone buildings and red clay mortar, arranged around a square. Apparently the citadel was abandoned before being fully built, perhaps by the fall of the Wari. Today these ruins are carried out waman Raymi or party hawk, by employers feast of Huamachuco. Overnight in Huamachuco.

09:00 AM We will visit the Municipal Wamachuco Museum, despite being small, it contains important pieces of Markahuamachuco and other archaeological sites pre Incas. We also found pieces of the Inca and colonial period here. Time to tour the city visiting the traditional small square of "Water of birdies," square "Tauricuxi" chapel "San Jose", the cathedral built by the San Augustinians and the house of Arcos. Departure to Trujillo. Overnight in Trujillo.

 

08:00 AM Departure to the Chicama valley to the town of Magdalena de Cao to visit the El Brujo Archaeological Complex, which is comprised of Huaca Prieta, Huaca Partida (Huaca el Brujo), and Huaca Cao Viejo with decorations in high relief of God Aiapaec depicted in the murals, here the Lady of Cao, who possibly was the ruler and priestess of that place was also found. Cao at the Museum of the pieces found in the tomb of the Lady of Cao (; ceramics, etc. Jewels in gold, silver and precious stones) are displayed. Also we observe the mummy of the Lady of Cao, with tattoos on his arms and legs, incredibly well preserved, which are seen in detail. We continue the journey through the archaeological site of San José de Moro. Here the tombs of two women who wore costumes and ornaments Priestess "Sacrifice Ceremony" was found. Arrival in Chiclayo and installation at the hotel. Overnight in Chiclayo.

09:00 am We went to Zana, which was famous for its opulence, which attracted pirates in search of riches. The architectural design of temples corresponding initial work hand indigenous Spanish artists and then using massive black slave laborers. Visit the remains of their convents: San Francisco, San Juan de Dios, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Augustine, the latter being the best preserved. Followed visit Sipan, where he was found the tomb of Sipan with his companions. Visit the museum. We begin journey to the archaeological site of Gale, religious shrine, where the oldest of America in the Temple of Venado Cautivo mural is located. The mural 4000 years old is a representation of a multicolored network and within which, as caught, highlights the very naturalistic image of a deer. Gale here you can see the spaces of the kitchen, where offerings and several graves were given in this settlement of pre ceramic or archaic late. We made a return visit to the Temple of Collud, consisting of a platform about 150 meters wide by 400 meters long and consists of a series of buildings for religious use. It is the largest temple Formative period (2500-3000 years ago) known to date. Collud is decorated with a spider deity in high relief with figures of cats, two-headed snakes and others. Overnight in Chiclayo.

9:00 a.m. discover the fascinating Sican Culture, visiting the National Sican Museum, located in the city Ferreñafe, there can appreciate the pieces found in the tomb of the Lord of Sican in Gold Huaca (Huaca Loro) in the complex Batan Grande. The legend says that Naylamp was the god who created the Sican, and is represented in many of the ceramics. The Sican or Lambayeque are known for their metallurgical art as gold funerary masks and "tumi" or ceremonial knives. Then we visited the Pómac Forest Historical Sanctuary, which houses mostly carob and zapotes as well as plenty of wildlife. The complex consists of 20 pyramids, of which We visit Huaca El Oro and Huaca Las Ventanas; the ancient tree, a carob tree over 500 years and the lookout from where we have a spectacular view of the natural environment of dry forest. Departure to the Archaeological Complex of Tucume Pyramids, a valley which houses 26 adobe pyramids attesting to the exceptional era of the Lambayeque culture, among them are "Huaca the People", "Huaca 1" and Huaca Larga. Also we visit the site museum where pottery is exhibited the same culture. We climb the hill Purgatory (viewpoint) to appreciate the valley and the pyramids. Then we visit Huaca Las Balsas, decorated with mythical motifs. The central theme is marine nature: birds and waves, birds and mythical bird men in attitude paddling on a boat with fishing nets surrounded by fish and seabirds. Overnight in Chiclayo.

09:00 AM Excursion to the Archaeological Complex Chotuna Chornancap, where we found Huaca Gloria, decorated like those of Huaca Arco Iris (Huaca Dragon) in Trujillo friezes. On the main facade five two-headed snakes located next to each other can be seen. Also animals like squirrels, fish, birds and snakes. The figures relate to the legend of Lord Naylamp. Then will visit the Bruning National Archaeological Museum, which features the "Gold Room", a sample of more than 500 pieces of gold jewelry. You can also appreciate the work of 50 years of research by Hans Heinrich Brüning, the founder of the museum. Finally we made a visit to the Royal Tombs of Sipan in Lambayeque Museum, where the original remains of Sipan are on display, as well as more than 400 pieces including: earrings, necklaces, jewelry, ornaments and headdresses made of gold, silver, turquoise, spondyllus, cotton and feathers. Overnight in Chiclayo.

7:00 a.m. We left towards Cajamarca. On the way visit the Site Museum Kuntur Wasi worked with gold pieces 1500 BC, crowns with human faces, necklaces, works with beads, etc. Then climb the hill to see the Cup embankments, buildings with friezes in low relief with felínicas figures, the original monoliths. Kuntur in Quechua means "House of the Condor", was occupied between 1200 and 1250 BC and was discovered by Julio C. Tello in 1945. We also visited the monument of the Battle of San Pablo. We continue the trip to Cajamarca. Overnight in Cajamarca.

09:00 AM We will visit the natural viewpoint Bellavista, Layzón, Forest Park, reaching Cumbemayo, where we find the famous forest of rocks or Fraylones, The Sanctuary, caves or shelters, The Stone of Sacrifice, ceremonial altars, petroglyphs (stone writing ) hydraulic Canal 3,000 years old and the aqueduct. Lunch. Visit the necropolis of Otuzco (Cemetery Cajamarca Culture), an important pre-Inca necropolis, carved into volcanic rock. Overnight in Cajamarca.

8:00 a.m. visited Luichupucro, Sangal Canyon, walk to appreciate the best preserved necropolis of the province of Cajamarca, the Windows of Combayo, carved in rock, these niches resembling windows are tombs of the Cajamarca culture dating from around 800 DC. Here, unlike the Windows of Otuzco, some graves still remain partially closed and contain bone fragments. Overnight in Cajamarca.

We leave Cajamarca to Chachapoyas direction during the trip enjoy the stunning scenery of the area. Overnight in Chachapoyas.

Reception and transfer to hotel. 8:30 a.m. We start the tour and start from Chachapoyas, after 1 hour you get to the archaeological site of Macro (a "Llacta" Military Surveillance Chachapoyas position), then we continue through villages such as New Tingo, Choctamal, Longuita and Maria, reaching the parking area in Malca Pampa. Then we walk about 15 to 20 minutes to enter Kuelap where we will visit different places as ceremonial halls, the tower, the inkwell, rooms, etc. The tour lasts approximately 3 hours. After lunch at Maria, then we visit the workshop of textile crafts of Maria (communal enterprise of rural women). We return to Chachapoyas. Overnight in Chachapoyas.

7:30 AM. We will visit towards the Mausoleums of Revash, consisting Chullpas of 1, 2 and 3 floors. Most of these "houses are funeral homes" that have small cave and in some cases can be seen primitive designs depicting animals and people paintings. guided tour, lunch, followed we will move to the town of Leymebamba and there at the center Mallqui Museum , which holds more than 2000 objects, 200 mummies and Quipus a collection of recovered material and brought from the Lake of the Condors. Short city tours in Leymebamba. Overnight in Chachapoyas.

8:30 a.m. We start in the direction of the province of Luya, after 1 hour we reached the capital Lamud, then begin a walk of 1 hour to the "Pueblo de los Muertos” (mausoleums Chachapoyas), return to Luya Lamud for lunch, then we will journey passing villages like Cohechan, Chocta, Cruzpata from here started a walk of 20 minutes to visit the sarcophagus of Karajia or Purunmachus (Quechua purun means wild and machu means old), as a single burial in the world, made of stone, wood and clay, with anthropomorphic form, which can measure up to 2.5 meters high. Overnight in Chachapoyas.

09:00 AM Excursion to the Sarcophagus of San Antonio, located in a place of difficult access on a slope of 700 meters. We continue our journey to the Ayachaqui sarcophagus, tombs set of Chachapoyas. These sarcophagus are only 30 meters and are easily visible. Return to Chachapoyas. Overnight in Chachapoyas.

Travel from Chachapoyas to Chiclayo, while watching the landscape of high forest, until you reach the coast. Overnight in Chiclayo.

At proper time, transfer to the airport. Arrival in Lima and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Lima.

At proper time, transfer to the airport.