Huiscapuquio, Corivinchos + Shutjo Canyon Day Trip

Immerse yourself in high rock formations and hot springs, and wander through a captivating forest of puyas on this day trip from Huancayo. We'll visit Pachacayo, Corivinchos, and Shutjo Canyon for a memorable day.

Huiscapuquio, Corivinchos + Shutjo Canyon Day Trip

We'll pick you up at the Huamanmarca Plaza in Huancayo to start our day trip through outstanding places in the Jauja province.

Our first stop will be at the Huiscapuquio Thermal Baths, where you'll have about an hour of free time to enjoy its refreshing and medicinal waters, known for their skin benefits.

Next, we'll visit the Pachacayo cattle ranch, located near Shutjo Canyon, combining nature and impressive landscapes.

We will proceed to Canchayllo, where we'll explore the main square and church. Here, we'll see the remnants of the Corivinchos archeological site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and pass through the Raimondi puya forest. After this visit, we'll take a one-hour break for lunch at local restaurants.

Following our time in Canchayllo, we'll arrive at the majestic Shutjo Canyon, featuring rock formations with walls that reach 70 meters high. You'll have time to take pictures and enjoy the view from the top.

We will then descend to admire it from below and begin our return to Huancayo. Before concluding the excursion, we'll have a brief stop at a distillery to taste their tequila. After 11 hours of hiking, we'll return to the starting point in Huancayo.