Huánuco and Kotosh Tour

Join us to discover one of the important cities in Peru on this tour to Huánuco, including the archaeological site of Kotosh.

Description

At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Plaza de Armas in Tarma to start our tour to Huánuco and Kotosh. After approximately five hours, we'll arrive in Huánuco and have a stop for breakfast at a cafe.

After breakfast, we'll begin a guided tour around Huánuco. We'll explore the Plaza de Armas and visit the modern Huánuco cathedral, the resting place of “el Señor de Burgos.” Next, we'll visit the Daniel Alomía Robles Mausoleum, and then cross the Calicanto bridge to see the San Cristóbal colonial Church and the San Francisco Church.

After visiting the attractions in Huánuco, we'll head to the archaeological site of Kotosh, recognized as one of the oldest temples in Peru. Here, we'll explore its ruins and the Temple of Crossed Hands, the region's most significant site.

Next, we will go to Pillco Mozo, where we'll share the legend of this hill. You will have an hour of free time for lunch in a local restaurant.

Post-lunch, we'll visit the Casa de la Perricholi, the home of a local actress. Finally, we’ll go to Hacienda Cachigaga to learn about drinks made from sugar cane, followed by Casa Hacienda de Andabamba and Casa de los Artesanos.

We will return to Tarma 12 hours after the starting time.