Kuntur Wasi Day Trip

Discover the wonders of Kuntur Wasi, where the oldest gold in the Americas was found, with this trip from Cajamarca.

Kuntur Wasi Day Trip

We'll pick you up at the indicated time at your hotel in Cajamarca to start this excursion to Kuntur Wasi, an archaeological complex located on La Copa hill, in the province of San Pablo. We'll arrive there at around 10:45 am.

Kuntur Wasi is a Quechua term meaning "house of the condor." It is named for the stone sculptures depicting the condor found on the site. The site was a necropolis of the Chavín civilisation, excavated in 1989 by Japanese archaeologists led by Dr. Yoshio Onuki. Eight tombs contained valuable objects such as crowns, masks, and forged jewelry, with the gold found here being the oldest in the Americas.

We'll visit the Museum of Kuntur Wasi, showcasing gold objects discovered in the excavations, including the famous 14-sided crown made using the embossing technique.

The tour will continue with a visit to the archaeological complex, where we'll admire the temple, tombs, and carved stone sculptures. After the visit to Kuntur Wasi, we'll stop for lunch at a nearby local restaurant in San Pablo before returning to Cajamarca.

We will arrive at your hotels about 8 hours later.