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. From there, we'll commence our tour of the Mantaro Valley, visiting Jauja, Concepción, and Huancayo.

During the tour, we will stop at the Carhuacatac viewpoint, located 200 meters (658 feet) above sea level, for a view of Tarma ideal for photographs. Afterward, we'll proceed to Jauja, a historical capital of Peru.

We'll detour to the Paca Lagoon and then visit Jauja's attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, Matriz Church, and the Chapel of Cristo Pobre, inspired by Notre Dame de Paris.

Next is Concepción, home to the Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, established in 1725, noted for its cultural significance.

Then we'll head to Ingenio to visit a trout farm and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant.

Continuing to San Jerónimo de Tunán, we'll learn about gold and silver craftsmanship and the filigree technique.

Our final destination is Huancayo, where we will see notable sites including the Cathedral, Huanca Identity Park, and Cerrito de la Libertad.

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