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

The journey includes a stop at the Carhuacatac viewpoint, located 200 meters (658 feet) above sea level, offering stunning views of Tarma. After this, we will continue to Jauja, noted as one of Peru's historical capitals.

We will detour to the Paca Lagoon, set in the Eastern Cordillera, before exploring Jauja's attractions, including the Plaza de Armas, the Matriz Church, and the Chapel of Cristo Pobre, inspired by Notre Dame de Paris.

In Concepción, we will visit the Convent of Santa Rosa de Ocopa, established in 1725, known for its cultural significance and historic treasures.

Next, in Ingenio, we will visit a trout farm and enjoy a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, experiencing regional flavors.

We will continue to San Jerónimo de Tunán, where we'll observe gold and silver craftsmanship through the filigree technique.

The final destination is Huancayo, where we will explore the Cathedral, Huanca Identity Park, and Cerrito de la Libertad.

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