archaeology

Itinerary in Northern Peru

Travel in Northern Peru

There you go, you are determined, your next trip is to Peru! What a good idea. This country will surprise you with its archaeological sites, the diversity of nature and especially by its inhabitants! To organize your stay in the North of Peru in the best way, I have prepared a sample itinerary Northern Peru that I think Itinerary in Northern Peru

48 hours more in Chachapoyas

48 hours more in Chachapoyas In an earlier article, I have described what would be a visit to the Amazonas region, 48 hour in Chachapoyas. In short, you have seen what the travel guides tell you to see. But as I mentioned in the introduction of the same article 48 hours in Chachapoyas, the Amazonas 48 hours more in Chachapoyas

The Mummy Museum of Leymebamba

Trip to Northern Peru

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

Larco Museum, Lima

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

Sarcophagi of Karajia

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

Impressions of Kuelap

Ruins of round houses in Kuélap.

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