Churubamba & Papahuasi Valley Excursion

With this excursion to Churubamba & Papahuasi, you'll visit one of the historical and culturally relevant valleys of the province of Huánuco and an old colonial hacienda.

Churubamba & Papahuasi Valley Excursion

We'll pick you up at 8 am from your hotel in Huánuco and travel along the left bank of the Huallaga River to the Papahuasi Valley, where the pre-Inca culture developed.

During the trip, we'll appreciate the landscapes of this valley. Our first stop will be in the town of Churubamba, where we'll visit its district museum displaying objects of the Papahuasi culture and other pre-Columbian civilizations, including the Papahuasi mummies.

Next, we will visit the Church of Santa Cruz, a 17th-century temple associated with Father Alonso de Abad, who discovered the Boquerón del Padre Abad canyon. Learn about the history of this Franciscan monk.

We will also pass by the seven colonial chapels surrounding the Church of Santa Cruz in Churubamba, representing the seven falls of Christ, significant during Huánuco's Holy Week. These include the Church of San Juan Bautista in Cascay, the Church of San Pedro in Utao, and the Church of San Nicolás in Tambogan, all dating from the 17th century.

Next, we will visit a trout farm to learn about local trout farming. Finally, we'll tour the colonial hacienda of Quenra to understand the lifestyle of colonial landowners from the 1200s.

We'll return to Huánuco and drop you off at your hotel at 2 pm.