Churubamba & Papahuasi Valley Excursion

With this excursion to Churubamba & Papahuasi, you'll visit one of the most historical and culturally relevant valleys of the province of Huánuco & an old colonial hacienda.

Churubamba & Papahuasi Valley Excursion

We'll pick you up at 8 am from your hotel in Huánuco and head along the left bank of the Huallaga River to the Papahuasi Valley, where the pre-Inca culture developed.

During the trip, we will appreciate the landscapes of this valley. Our first stop will be in the town of Churubamba, where we'll visit its district museum displaying objects of the Papahuasi culture and other pre-Columbian civilizations, notably the Papahuasi mummies.

Next, we'll see the Church of Santa Cruz, a 17th-century temple linked to Father Alonso de Abad, and learn about his contributions. Following this, we will pass by the seven colonial chapels surrounding the Church of Santa Cruz, which represent the seven falls of Christ, significant during Huánuco's Holy Week.

Among these are the Church of San Juan Bautista in Cascay, the Church of San Pedro in Utao, and the Church of San Nicolás in Tambogan, all from the 17th century. In San Pedro, traditional clothing and Quechua handicrafts will also be exhibited.

We will then visit a trout farm to learn about local trout farming before heading to the colonial hacienda of Quenra to explore the lifestyle of colonial landowners from the 1200s.

Finally, we'll return to Huánuco and drop you off at your hotel at 2 pm.