Revash & Leymebamba Mausoleums Tour
Discover the funerary monuments of the Chachapoyas civilization on this day trip to the Revash and Leymebamba mausoleums and marvel at mummies in the Mallqui Museum!. Revash & Leymebamba Mausoleums Tour. The tour begins with hotel pickup at 7:50...
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Discover the funerary monuments of the Chachapoyas civilization on this day trip to the Revash and Leymebamba mausoleums and marvel at mummies in the Mallqui Museum!
Revash & Leymebamba Mausoleums Tour
The tour begins with hotel pickup at 7:50 am, followed by a trip to the town of Santo Tomás. A 45-minute walk will lead us to the Revash archaeological complex.
The Revash mausoleums, referred to as chullpas, serve as collective tombs carved into a rocky wall over a ravine, resembling ancient village houses of the Chachapoyas civilization.
Next, we will proceed to Leymebamba to visit the Mallqui Museum. Before entering, there will be a stop at a local restaurant for a traditional lunch.
At the museum, attendees can view over 200 mummies along with an ethnographic collection that details the communities inhabiting the territories of the Chachapoyas. The museum also features gardens showcasing orchids.
The tour concludes with a return to hotels in Chachapoyas around 6 pm.
Prices
Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- English and Spanish speaking guide.
- Guided tour of the Revash mausoleums.
- Entry fee and guided tour of Mallqui Museum in Leymebamba.
- Traditional Peruvian lunch (typical soup, main course and 1 drink).
Tips
- Accessibility: Yes, some of the areas are accessible