Amazonas
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Mysterious and Natural
Amazonas destinations are famous for its cloud forests and exceptional microclimate, orchid habitat, Andean bears and cocks-of-the-rocks, the Amazon Province offers the perfect combination of adventure, culture, and archaeology. Archaeological sites with the enigma of Kuélap, the citadel built between the Andes and the jungle, as well as mysterious tombs and sarcophagi, the legacy of the Chachapoyas culture that once reigned here, are unique features of the Amazonas in Peru.
Mansions and colonial balconies, hot springs, scenic lakes, and gigantic waterfalls like Gocta and Yumbilla create a destination with endless possibilities.
Location: Highlands, jungle outskirts, and Amazon rainforest in northern Peru.
Routes & length of stay
4 Days(minimum |
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Recommended for Amazonas
- People interested in exceptional but little known /archeological sites, who will be thrilled by Kuélap, Karajía, and the Lake of the Condors.
- Popular traditions and culture enthusiasts, who can find these expressions at Huancas, Colcamar and Jalca Grande.
- Nature lovers and birdwatchers, who should not pass on the trips to Gocta Falls, Huiquilla and Pomacochas.
What to buy?
Crafts in Chachapoyas are varied and splendid, from wood carvings to handmade and naturally dyed sheep’s wool clothing. Because of its location, the area teems with beautiful orchids, so people make exquisite orchid arrangements. In Huancas, skilled artisans create excellent pottery.
What to eat?
You can find almost any type of Peruvian food in Chachapoyas, but the most popular is the regional, Creole cuisine, featuring dishes like juanes de yuca (boiled and grated cassava, combined with rice and chicken, then steamed in banana leaves), tamales, and humitas (corn rolls), caldo de gallina (chicken soup) and lomo saltado (stir fried sirloin strips). They serve top quality beef, prepared in different ways and priced quite reasonably. Residents love cuy con maní y papas (Guinea pig with peanuts and potatoes) and purtumute (the area’s most popular food; at its simplest, made only with beans, hominy and cilantro).
Chachapoyas’ emblematic products are licor de leche (sweetened and spiked milk drink) and pan semita (type of bread).
Typical dishes Amazonas
- Casserole: One of the classic dishes of Chachapoyas in Amazonas is the pot of chicken, beef, lamb or fish. Which is prepared with milk, angel hair pasta or rice, yams, potatoes, corn, squash, vegetables, peas, green beans, carrots, oregano, parsley and green pepper. It is also consumed in Chile and Ecuador; however preparation and some ingredients are different.
- Tacachos with jerky: It is a traditional dish in the Peruvian Amazon and much of the Peruvian jungle. It is made from green bananas, bacon, ham or beef jerky. Bananas are usually roasted on the grill, mash is done with them, the shapes of balls, filled with cracklings or bacon. The tacachos served with a slice of ham or beef jerky. If you do not have you can use the grill frying pan. It is a highlight in fat.
- Juanes cassava: Juanes grated boiled cassava is made with chicken, beef jerky or paiche. He wears yellow cassava, green pepper, garlic, banana leaves or bijao, mirasol chili, eggs, and other ingredients stick more. It is one of the typical dishes of Easter.
Sonche Canyon
Visiting Hours: Daytime. Location: North of Chachapoyas (20 minutes by car). An 800-metre deep canyon, from where the landscapes surrounding the Sonche River can be enjoyed. Several Quina plants can be found in the area. A: Chachapoyas (Amazonas) B:...
Well of Yanayacu
Visiting Hours: Any time during the day. Location: Located on the Luya Urco hill, 1 km from the Plaza de Armas, (10 minutes by foot). The original name of the well was the «Fuente Cuyana» (Cuyan Fountain). According to...
Square of the Independence
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: Jr. Amazonas Block 3 w/o No. Square of the Independence Built in commemoration of the Battle of Higos Urco, where local patriots, led by Colonel José Matos, fought and defeated the Spanish...
Chachapoyas plaza armas
Visiting Hours: Daytime and at night. Location: In front of the Municipal Palace. Plaza Armas Designed as a perfect square, with a beautiful bronze fountain in the colonial style. Surrounded by beautiful colonial houses with traditional balconies. Highlights include the...
Gocta waterfall (LA CATARATA DE GOCTA)
Visiting Hours: Monday to Sunday from 8am. 4pm.Location : 41 min (42.4 km) Chachapoyas -Cocachimba. It is an excellent birding as the cock of the rock, the toucan, different species of hummingbirds and butterflies. Cocachimba walking away 6 km, Gocta of 771...
Kuélap Fortified Citadel (Luya)
Visiting Hours: Daytime. Location: 72 km south-west of Chachapoyas (2 hours and 30 minutes by car) to the site known as the Malcapampa, followed by a 30-minute walk. Iconic tourism and archaeological site in the north-west of Peru. The...
The Jalca Grande (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours: Any time during the day. Location: Ubilón town is located 62 km from Chachapoyas, where visitors should take the turning and proceed for 18 km (3 hours by car). The Jalca Grande a picturesque town, which was...
Leymebamba Museum (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours: Mondays – Sundays 9.30 am – 4.30 pm. Location: Ave. Austria w/o No, Leymebamba. 93 km south of Chachapoyas (2 hours 30 minutes by car). A modern museum exhibiting mummies and objects found in Lake of the...
Lagoon of the Condors (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours: Any time during the day. Location: Leymebamba district is located 93 km south of Chachapoyas (2 hours 30 minutes by car), from which the lagoon is located 45 km away (between 8 – 12 hours by foot...
Yalape Archaeological Remains (Chachapoyas)
Visiting Hours: Daytime. Location: 21 km south of Chachapoyas (40 minutes by car). Archaeological complex with remains from the Chachapoya civilization (1100 – 1300 A.D.). It stretches over 4 hectares at 2,700 masl. The site contains classic circular buildings...
Chachapoyas Tourism Week -Amazonas
Amazonas Begins: June -01 Ends: June -03 Recreational,Tourism Week social and cultural activities. The “Raymillacta de los Chachapoyas”, which gathers dancers from the regional communities to show the best of their folk dance is the most important activity.
Carnival Chachapoyas (Carnaval de Chachapoyas)
Begins: February -01Ends: March -31 Carnival a mixture of celedinas and chachapoyanas customs. It is celebrated with «Humishas» planting, i.e. big trees decorated with balloons, streamers, garments and other objects. Also, a parade float contest is held, where Carnival Queens are...
Festival of the Patron Saint the Virgin de la Asunta -Amazonas
Amazonas Begins: August -01 Ends: August -15 Festival the image of the Virgin is paraded through the streets of the city of Chachapoyas, which are covered with floral, multicoloured carpets. Events include cultural activities, artisanal and agricultural fairs, dances,...
Festival of Saint Nicolas Tolentino and the Virgin of the Nativity
Amazonas Begins: September-07 Ends: September-12 Traditional festival Saint Nicolas of local customs in which the entire town participates. Gastronomic and agricultural fairs are held, as well as recreational and tourist activities.
Festival Patron Lord Gualamita – Amazonas
Begins: September -10 Ends: September -16 Festival Patron Lord Gualamita On September 13th, the Hatun Luya is celebrated, with the participation of residents from surrounding areas who demonstrate military customs. There is music and dance typical of this region.
