Kuntur Wasi Day Trip
Kuntur Wasi Day Trip
We'll pick you at the indicated time at your hotel in Cajamarca to start this excursion to Kuntur Wasi, an archaeological complex located on the La Copa hill, in the province of San Pablo. We'll arrive there at around 10:45 am.
Did you know that Kuntur Wasi is a Quechua term meaning "house of the condor"? It was given this name because of some stone sculptures that were found on the site, depicting this animal. Other statues of supernatural beings were also found.
Kuntur Wasi was a necropolis belonging to the Chavín civilisation and the site was excavated in 1989 by Japanese archaeologists led by Dr. Yoshio Onuki. In its eight tombs, valuable objects such as crowns, masks and forged jewellery were found. Did you know that the gold found here is the oldest in the Americas?
We'll visit the Museum of Kuntur Wasi, where we'll e gold objects discovered in the excavations. Among them is the famous 14-sided crown, a magnificent piece of goldsmith's work made using the embossing technique, i.e. with decorated gold plates.
Our tour will continue with a visit to the archaeological complex, where we'll be able to admire the temple, the tombs and the carved stone sculptures. After the visit to Kuntur Wasi, we'll go to a local restaurant nearby, in San Pablo where we'll stop for lunch before returning to Cajamarca.
We will arrive at your hotels about 8 hours later.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Pick up to and from the hotel
Journey by bus or minibus, depending on the size of the group
Englsih speaking guide
Tickets
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 3 days 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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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Adventure & Expeditions Peru
Corporate name: MORENO PEREA OSCAR FERNANDO
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
