Huancas & Sonche Canyon Day Trip

Discover the beauty of Amazonian landscapes on this day trip to the town of Huancas and the Sonche Canyon. You'll also find out all about the region's ancient pottery tradition!

Huancas & Sonche Canyon Day Trip

We'll pick you up at your hotel at the selected time and head to Huancas, less than 10 kilometres north of Chachapoyas.

We'll approach the viewpoint of the Sonche Canyon, from where we'll have a view of the Amazon Andes. We'll observe the geography of the canyon formed by the Sonche River pass.

Once in Huancas, we'll explore the techniques of its female potters whose work is considered a cultural heritage of Peru. You'll learn about the ceramics making process and the pottery tradition inherited from Huanca, Chachapoya, Inca, and Hispanic cultures.

On the way back to Chachapoyas, we'll stop at the Luya Urco viewpoint for photo opportunities. Following this, we'll visit the Santa Ana Ethno-Historical-Religious Museum to learn about the area's architecture during the 16th century.

Finally, we'll visit the Santa Isabel orchid nursery in the southern part of the city. After approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes, we'll return to your hotels in Chachapoyas.