Piquimachay Cave + Ayacucho Grotto Excursion

Discover this hidden treasure in the Peruvian province of Huanta on this excursion to the Piquimachay cave, which is over 20,000 years old.

Destination

Meeting at Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho, we will start this full-day tour by visiting notable locations in the Huanta province.

First stop: Piquimachay cave, a cavern over 20,000 years old. To reach the cave, we will take a short 30-minute walk, followed by an exploration of the cave and its grotto, discovered by Richard MacNeish.

Inside the cave, we will explore its various levels. The deepest level, called Paracaisa, dates back to the Lithic period, while the other levels are from the Pleistocene and Archaic periods.

After learning about the cave, we will return to Huanta, known as the Emerald of the Andes. We will visit sites such as the Plaza Mayor, Matriz Church, and the Obispo de Piedra. The tour will conclude with a tasting of regional liqueurs made from fruits such as coca, lúcuma, muña, and algarrobina.

To conclude this day, we will stop at the Aqocacha waterfall before returning to your pickup location to take you back to your hotel.