Carnival Chachapoyas (Carnaval de Chachapoyas)
Begins: February -01
Ends: 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 elected, social and popular dances are held, as well as games with water, streamers and colours.
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.
