Mantaro Valley Tour

From Tarma, we'll venture into the picturesque Mantaro Valley, exploring locales such as Jauja, Concepción, Huancayo, and San Jerónimo de Tunán.

Description

Meet at Plaza de Armas in Tarma at the scheduled time. We will commence our tour of the Mantaro Valley, visiting Jauja, Concepción, and Huancayo.

The tour includes a stop at the Carhuacatac viewpoint, located 200 meters (658 feet) above sea level, offering views of Tarma. Following this, we'll proceed to Jauja, a historical capital of Peru.

A detour will take us to Paca Lagoon in the Eastern Cordillera. In Jauja, we'll see key attractions like the Plaza de Armas, Matriz Church, and the Chapel of Cristo Pobre, inspired by Notre Dame de Paris.

Next, we head to Concepción to explore the Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, established in 1725, notable for its cultural significance.

In Ingenio, we will visit a trout farm and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

We will then proceed to San Jerónimo de Tunán, known for its gold and silver craftsmanship, observing the filigree technique.

The final destination is Huancayo, where we will visit landmarks such as the Cathedral, Huanca Identity Park, and Cerrito de la Libertad. The tour concludes approximately 12 hours later at the original meeting point.