Oxapampa + Pozuzo 2 Day Tour

Discover Peru's Austro-German heritage with this 2-day tour of Oxampampa and Pozuzo, notable 19th-century colonies.

Oxapampa + Pozuzo 2 Day Tour

This tour offers an in-depth look at Peru's Austro-German heritage.

Day 1: Oxapampa

At 8 am, pickup will be at your hotel in San Ramón to depart for Oxampampa. We will stop at the Mezapata viewpoint for views of the Paucartambo canyon before visiting a handmade mill.

Next, we’ll arrive in Chontabamba to visit its wooden church built by Austro-German settlers. Afterward, we will go to Tunqui Cueva and a dairy factory for a product tasting. In the afternoon, a guided tour in Oxapampa will cover the Plaza de Armas, Colonists' promenade, and the church of Santa Rosa. Overnight accommodation will be in Oxapampa.

Day 2: Pozuzo

After an early breakfast, we will drive through Yanachanga Chemillen National Park, viewing the waterfalls of Rayantambo and Yulitunqui from the vehicle. We’ll then arrive in Pozuzo, the first Austro-German colony in Peru.

The tour includes visits to European-style wooden churches, the bridge of Emperor Wilhelm I, and the Schafferer Museum, which highlights the history of European immigrants. We will also view the monument to Father Joseph Egg before concluding with a panoramic view of the Oxapampa landscape. Return to San Ramón will occur in the evening.

Accommodation

The tour includes one night's accommodation in a double room at the Hotel Posada Edelweiss (3 stars) or similar.