Huayllay & La Calera Excursion

Discover the unique landscapes of the Huayllay National Sanctuary and unwind in the therapeutic waters of a thermal spa with this tour to Huallay and La Calera.

Excursion to Huayllay & La Calera

Your adventure begins at 9 am with a hotel pickup in Cerro de Pasco, followed by a scenic journey to Huayllay. The drive, lasting approximately one hour, will take you through charming Peruvian towns like Colquijirca and Cochamarca, leading us to the striking Huayllay National Sanctuary, renowned for its remarkable stone forest.

This stunning site showcases around 4,000 natural rock formations shaped by the forces of wind and water. As we stroll through the park, you’ll have the chance to marvel at various figures depicting animals, including the Walker, Elephant, Alpaca, and Turtle. Additionally, this protected area is a habitat for a variety of endemic wildlife, such as deer, vicuñas, wild cats, and sparrow hawks.

Following our exploration of the stone forest, we will proceed to the town of Huayllay, where we will visit the main square, also known as the Plaza de Armas, and its charming colonial church. Afterwards, a brief 15-minute journey takes us to the hot springs of La Calera.

La Calera is famous for its mineral-rich waters, containing essential elements such as calcium, potassium, and sodium. These thermal waters can reach temperatures of up to 60º Celsius, attracting numerous visitors annually who seek to benefit from the therapeutic properties of the springs.

You will have some free time to relax in the hot springs and enjoy lunch before we conclude our trip. Subsequently, we will return to Cerro de Pasco, where you will be dropped off at your accommodation, expected to arrive around 3 pm.