Huánuco City Tour

Come and discover the city of the Knights of León with this Tour of Huanúco. You'll discover its artistic and cultural heritage and its guerrilla history.

Huánuco City Tour

You'll be picked up from your accommodation at a time of your choice to begin this tour of Huánuco, also known as the city of the Knights of León, founded by commander Gómez de Alvarado y Contreras, brother of conqueror Pedro de Alvarado.

We'll visit key points of interest including the main square, temples and religious buildings such as the cathedral, the church of San Sebastian, and the churches of San Cristobal and San Francisco, all from the 16th century. We'll also see the mausoleum of Daniel Alomía Robles, noted for composing the melody El cóndor pasa.

The tour will continue to emblematic monuments like the Calicanto bridge and the granite fountain, over 100 years old. You'll then walk through the picturesque park of Santo Domingo and view the house of Leoncio Prado Gutierrez, who participated in the guerrilla war against Spanish colonial forces in Cuba and the Philippines.

The final stop will be at the monument dedicated to the "Negritos de Huanuco", a local dance linked to Christmas and Easter festivities.

After 3 hours of exploring the treasures of Huánuco, we'll conclude the tour and return you to your accommodation.