Central Andes 4 Day Tour

Central Andes 4 Day Tour

Day 1

We will pick you up from your hotel at 4 am for a drive to the high Andean region of Huanuco, passing the snow-capped peaks of the Huayhuash mountain range. After 3 hours, we will arrive in the colonial town of Jesús, founded in 1572, where we will stop for breakfast. We will then visit Lauricocha lake at 4000 meters altitude and cross an Inca bridge to reach Qhapaq Ñan. Our next stop is Wagratacanán, where we will explore the cave of Lauricocha Man, the oldest fossil remains in Peru. A picnic lunch follows before we return to Jesús for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2

The day begins with breakfast, followed by a visit to Jesús's main square and church. We will then explore the archaeological complex of Chiquia, related to the Yarowillca culture, and Gongui, known for its funerary monuments and Inca Baths. Lunch will be at the baths, after which we will continue to the Inca citadel of Huánuco Pampa, with its palaces, temples, and artificial lake. We will also visit the ushno, a sacred stone structure. The day concludes in the colonial village of La Union for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3

After breakfast, we will head to Tantamayo, passing through Pachas and Chavín de Pariarca, where we will tour the historical center and have lunch. Post-lunch, a 1 hour 30 minutes walk will take us through the archaeological center of Tantamayo, observing yarowillcas constructions, noted for their height. We will return to the village for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4

After breakfast, we will visit the archaeological site of Garu on Condor Waganan hill. This 20-hectare site features stone walls, buildings, and chulpas. After a 30-minute walk, we will return to Huanuco, passing by Corona del Inca hill and Ayapiteg, with a lunch stop along the way. We aim to arrive in Huanuco around 7 pm for drop-off at your hotels.

Accommodation

The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation in a double room with full board. Proposed accommodations are:

Jesús: Casa Alcides Villarreal, Huayhuash or Aliaga (private bathroom)La Unión: Hostal Avilia, Hotel Imperial, Hostal El Viajero, Picaflor, Hospedaje Qhapaq Ñan or similar (private bathroom)Tantamayo: Albergue Rural Tantamayo (shared bathroom)