Yanahuanca, Huarautambo, Astobamba & Villo Excursion

Experience the wonders of central Peru with this excursion to Yanahuanca, Huarautambo, and Astobamba. You'll visit their famous archaeological complexes and relax in the thermal baths of Villo!

Yanahuanca, Huarautambo, Astobamba & Villo Excursion

We'll pick you up at 9 am at your hotel in Cerro de Pasco to begin a full-day excursion to the most representative attractions of the central plateau of Peru.

We will start by heading to the town of Yanahuanca, a two-hour drive through the Chaupihuaranga Valley. Once we arrive, we'll visit the main square, home to the colonial-style Church of San Pedro, and walk through its main avenues.

From here we move to the neighboring Inca archaeological complex of Huarautambo, where we'll visit ancient buildings such as the Inca Wasi or Palace of the Inca, and the Phaqcha, the ceremonial altar.

We'll cross its stone portico, part of the Inca Trail, to visit the crystalline waterfalls of the archaeological site. Next, we'll proceed to Astobamba, separated from Huarautambo by an old Inca bridge. Astobamba is where the Wari culture showcased its worship of water, featuring fountains, aqueducts, and bridges from the pre-Inca era.

After the visit to Astobamba, you will have free time for lunch, followed by a visit to the thermal baths of Villo, which are also from the pre-Inca era. Here, we will learn about the thalassotherapeutic properties of its volcanic medicinal waters rich in minerals.

Finally, we'll return to Cerro de Pasco and drop you off at your hotel, with arrival scheduled for 6 pm.