How to get to Chachapoyas, capital of the Amazonas region, northern Peru ? We talk a lot about the Amazonas region, in the north of Peru, with its capital Chachapoyas as the future boom of tourist destinations. The blog section of Phima Voyages is a mine of information on places to visit in Northern Peru. … How to get to Chachapoyas, Amazonas, Northern Peru
Trujillo, the capital of the La Libertad region, is located on the Northern coast of Peru. It is the 3rd largest metropolis in Peru after Lima and Arequipa. The city is often described as “Egypt of South America”. It was the headquarter of the Moche, Sicán and Chimú kingdoms. These are very sophisticated pre-Columbian and … The essentials of Trujillo
Article written by Mathilde Lombard, translated by Shirley Lopez Leymebamba, a small rural town in northern Peru, located a few hours from Chachapoyas, is not easily accessible. Arriving at its small but lovely Plaza de Armas, one wonders who decided to build a museum so distant from everywhere… But just as remote as it is, … The Mummy Museum of Leymebamba
Peru is often described as a travel destination for comfortable budgets. Is this true? Peru, an immense country First, you have to locate Peru regarding its size and different climates. Peru spans more than 2,400 kilometres along the Pacific coast and it also has 5,500 kms of accumulated internal borders. Its surface is 2.5 times the size … Peru, an expensive destination?
Whilst travelling in Peru, even if your travel will guide you to the north, one of the obligatory passages is Lima. Which is a great thing, as you can enjoy the many museums and cultural activities offered by the capital. Today I want to share with you a visit to a wonderful museum located in the district … Larco Museum, Lima
The Sarcophagi of Karajia are a collection of sarcophagi, found in the province of Luya, in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. These sarcophagi are unique in their type and careful elaboration. The funerary ritual of the Chachapoya The Chachapoya had several levels or burial classes. The first level is represented by the sarcophagi, then the … Sarcophagi of Karajia
Kuelap, the Machu Picchu of Northern Peru! The fortress of Kuelap is situated in the Amazonas region in Northern Peru on a mountain top at 3 000 m altitude. This fortified city was built between 500 and 800 after JC by the Chachapoya civilization, that is also called the “Cloud Warriors”. Today Kuelap is often … Impressions of Kuelap