Huayllay & La Calera Excursion

Spend a day visiting the stone forest of the Huayllay National Sanctuary & soaking in the medicinal waters of a thermal spa with this excursion to Huallay and La Calera.

Huayllay & La Calera Excursion

At 9 am we'll pick you up at your hotel in Cerro de Pasco and travel to Huayllay. The one-hour drive includes passing through towns such as Colquijirca and Cochamarca before arriving at the Huayllay National Sanctuary, known for its stone forest.

The sanctuary features approximately 4,000 rock formations sculpted by water and wind erosion. Visitors can observe various animal-shaped formations, such as the Walker, Elephant, Alpaca, and Turtle. This area also hosts endemic species, including deer, vicuñas, wild cats, and sparrow hawks.

After exploring the stone forest, we'll head to Huayllay to visit its Plaza de Armas and colonial-style church. We will then travel to the hot springs of La Calera, located about 15 minutes from Huayllay.

La Calera is known for its mineral-rich waters, including calcium, potassium, and sodium, with temperatures reaching up to 60º Celsius. Visitors frequent this natural spa for its healing properties.

You will have free time to enjoy the hot springs and have lunch. Afterward, we will return to Cerro de Pasco, arriving around 3 pm to drop you off at your accommodation.