Kotosh Day Trip

Embark on a journey through time as you delve into the captivating past of the Temple of the Crossed Hands and other ancient structures during our Kotosh Day Trip. Departing from Huánuco, this excursion promises a full day of exploration at this remarkable archaeological site.

Kotosh Day Trip

At the time of your choice, our team will arrive to collect you from your lodging in Huánuco, and we will begin our short trip to the archaeological site of Kotosh, located a mere 3 miles (5 kilometers) away.

This extraordinary site is recognized for its structures that date back over 4,200 years, representing some of the earliest examples of architectural innovation in the Andes. Among these, the Temple of the Crossed Hands stands out as a rectangular ceremonial building adorned with high reliefs of two crossed hands. Various theories propose that these hands may hold significance in relation to Andean cosmology and the creation of the world...

As we wander through the stone and clay structures within Kotosh, we will immerse ourselves in the essence of this revered site. Additionally, we will explore the Temple of the Crossed Hands, gaining insights into its discovery by Japanese archaeologist Seiichi Izumi in the 1960s.

Our journey will conclude at a magnetic site within the complex that has a tendency to astonish visitors...

Following two hours of engaging with the ancient Kotosh ruins, we will make our way back to Huánuco, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation.