Piquimachay Cave + Ayacucho Grotto Excursion
Destination
Meeting at Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho, we'll start this full-day tour by visiting some of the most visited places of the Huanta province.
First stop: Piquimachay cave, a cavern that's over 20,000 years old. Did you know, that in Quechua, Piquimachay means flea? To reach the cave, we'll take a short walk, about 30 minutes, and once there we'll explore the cave and the grotto inside that was discovered by Richard MacNeish, an archeologist from the United States.
Inside the cave, we'll traverse its different levels. The deepest, called Paracaisa, can be dated back to the Lithic period, while the other levels are from the Pleistocene and Archaic periods respectively.
After learning all the cave's secrets, we'll head back to the town of Huanta, also known as the Emerald of the Andes. Can you guess why? You'll find out on the tour!
The tour covers sites such as Plaza Mayor, Matriz Church, and the venerated figure of Obispo de Piedra. We'll finish this guided tour of Huanta the best way there is: with a tasting of liqueurs made from fruit special to the region like coca, lúcuma, muña, and algarrobina.
To end this beautiful day, we'll make our last and final stop at the Aqocacha waterfall before arriving at your pickup location to take you back to your respective hotel.
More Information
Duration
7 - 8h.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Spanish.
Included
Transport by bus
English–speaking guide
Not included
Admission to Piquimachay Cave: S/ 2 (US$ 0.50) per person
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 36 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
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This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Huancaraylla Tours Peru
Corporate name: Agencia de Viajes y Turismo Operador de Turismo Jayudi S.A.C
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
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Free cancellation
Plaza de Armas
