Northern Peru Escape: Whale Watching & Wellness in Punta Sal After exploring the Northern Andes and the cloud forests of Chachapoyas, it’s time to pause. I arrive at the far northern end of the Peruvian coast, where the warm Equatorial Pacific Current touches the shore. It is here that I unpack my bags for a … Whale Watching in Punta Sal
Northern Peru hides treasures that, just fifteen years ago, didn’t appear on any tourist map. Among them are the village of Cocachimba and the majestic Gocta Waterfall. A Transformation Powered by the “Eternal Fall” For decades, the inhabitants of Cocachimba lived alongside one of the world’s tallest waterfalls without realizing its global significance. Since the … Cocachimba: Your Complete Travel Guide
Meeting Julian Bravo: The Creative Heart of Tucume and Keeper of Ancestral Dyes When traveling through Northern Peru to the heart of the Valley of the Tucume Pyramids, visitors often expect a mystical encounter with Pre-Inca history. Yet, what leaves the most lasting impression are the faces of the local people keeping this rich heritage … Julian Bravo Native Cotton Workshop in Tucume
Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazon region. It is located at 2 335 m above sea level; an altitude that does not require special acclimation. It is a capital of human size, with about 40 000 inhabitants, a very nice historic center, wooden balconies, a colonial style and very safe streets. During your visit in … Visit Chachapoyas – our complete guide
Raymi Llaqta: The People’s Festival The Chachapoya people lived (and still live) in the Amazonas region of northern Peru. This pre-Incan civilization remains little known. However, it boasts incredible builders (as evidenced by the Kuelap fortress, the “Machu Picchu of the North“) and formidable warriors. They were among the most resistant peoples against the Incas. … Raymi Llaqta : The Chachapoya peoples’ annual festival
The Gocta waterfall is located in the Amazonas region of Northern Peru. It is considered one of the highest in the world and was only discovered in 2002 by the German Stefan Ziemendorff. The Gocta Waterfall is located in the Amazonas region, in northern Peru. It is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the … Impressive Gocta waterfalls !
Leymebamba is located at an altitude of 2,200 m. Nestled at the bottom of a lush green valley and close to the source of the Utcubamba River, Leymebamba attracts travelers for many reasons. Among the must-sees: the Mummy Museum (Mallqui Museum), the numerous archaeological sites, the region’s history marked by the Chachapoya, the Incas, and … Everything you need to know about Leymebamba
Discovering Moyobamba and its Surroundings We cannot talk about Campoverde Agrolodge Moyobamba without first mentioning the city and region of Moyobamba. Yes, we also love this part of Northern Peru. At around 800 meters above sea level (compared to 2,335 m in Chachapoyas), Moyobamba enjoys a warm but more comfortable climate than Tarapoto, the largest … Campoverde Agrolodge Moyobamba
In Peru, there are many Private Conservation Areas (ACP), meaning individuals turn their land into private nature reserves to protect local wildlife and vegetation. These initiatives are increasingly common, but in the Amazonas region in northern Peru, they remain rare. Today, we present the Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area, managed by Perico. Milpuj La … Milpuj La Heredad Private Conservation Area
At Phima Voyages, we believe that a successful trip requires hotels with soul, history, and values. Since the creation of Phima, we have made it a point of honor to work with partners who share our vision of responsible tourism and the empowerment of local communities. In our 2024 Sustainability Report, we share our concrete … Our selection of hotels in Northern Peru