Mantaro Valley Tour

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

Description

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

During our tour, we will stop at the Carhuacatac viewpoint, located 200 meters (658 feet) above sea level, to enjoy a panoramic view of Tarma. Following this, we will continue to Jauja, recognized as one of Peru's historical capitals.

We will take a detour to the Paca Lagoon, then explore key attractions in Jauja, including the Plaza de Armas, the Matriz Church, and the Chapel of Cristo Pobre.

Next, we head to Concepción to visit the Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, established in 1725, which houses valuable cultural treasures.

We will then arrive in Ingenio, where we will visit a trout farm and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterwards, we will proceed to San Jerónimo de Tunán, known for its gold and silver craftsmanship, where we can observe the filigree technique.

Our final destination will be Huancayo, where we will visit landmarks such as the Cathedral, Huanca Identity Park, and Cerrito de la Libertad.

After completing the tour, we will return you to the meeting point, approximately 12 hours later.