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 make our way to Huayllay. During the one-hour drive, we'll pass through towns of the Peruvian plains such as Colquijirca and Cochamarca before we finally arrive at the Huayllay National Sanctuary, location of the famous stone forest.

This marvel features a collection of about 4,000 rock formations sculpted by water and wind erosion. Walking through the park, we'll observe various animal-shaped figures, including the Walker, the Elephant, the Alpaca, and the Turtle. This protected area is also home to several species of endemic animals, such as deer, vicuñas, wild cats, and sparrow hawks.

After visiting the stone forest, we'll head to the town of Huayllay to see its Plaza de Armas and colonial-style church. Then, we'll proceed to the hot springs of La Calera, 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. This natural spa attracts many visitors annually for its healing properties.

Dinner time will be provided for you to enjoy the hot springs and to have lunch. Afterward, we'll return to Cerro de Pasco and drop you off at your accommodation, arriving around 3 pm.