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The department of Amazonas has cities that belong to both the highlands and the jungle. This is due to the deep Marañón Valley, which runs through its territory giving it shape and color.

Its Capital is Chachapoyas. This is one of the oldest cities in Peru. The most beautiful thing here is that you can still see its wide colonial houses, with large patios and rooftops. In the surroundings of this city there is a cloud forest, which almost by magic turns the Andean landscape into a jungle. This destination will simply surprise you.

Important Details

  • Location: North of Peru.
  • Distances from Lima The Capital: 1173 km by land / 1 hour flight.
  • Average height: 2334 masl
  • Weather: Warm and wet. Average annual temperature 15ºC.
  • Important Holidays: Tourist Week in Chachapoyas and the Raymi Llaqta de los Chachapoyas (From June 01 to 07).
  • Best time to travel: From June to October.

WHAT YOU SHOULD NOT MISS IN YOUR VISIT TO AMAZONAS

The Kuelap Fortress, one of the most important archaeological wonders of the country, the unique Sarcophagi of Karajía, the Pomacochas Lagoon (one of the largest lagoons in Peru), the Gocta Waterfall (the sixth highest in the world), the city de Leymebamba and its Museum (this has textiles, weapons and mummies extracted from the Laguna de los Cóndores) and the Caverna de Quiocta.

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More Interesting Facts

Typical dishes of Amazonas

  • Guinea pig with potatoes: Fried guinea pig accompanied with potato stew and roasted peanuts. It is served with chopped onion and chili.
  • Juanes de Yuca: Typical dish based on boiled yucca mixed with rice and chicken or beef jerky. It is wrapped in achira leaves and steamed.
  • Cecina: dried and salty pork.

We recommend you…

Visit the El Batan del Tayta Restaurant, located in the city of Chachapoyas.

Its menu offers the main regional dishes of this beautiful city. One of the things that we like the most besides the food is undoubtedly its decoration.  If you want to add it to your Package, just let us know and we’ll help you book a reservation.

Photos by El Batan del Tayta.

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Flexible Reservations

Reschedule your Full Day up to 7 days before the date of your trip and pay zero penalties.

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Don’t worry! Cancel up to 3 days before your reservation (*) and you will receive a full refund.

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Groups of 15 people maximum to avoid crowds during activities.

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