Chocolate workshop at Alejandra’s chocolate shop To follow up with chocolate, after my article about the chocolate factory Orquidea, I publish this article about Alejandra’s Chocolate shop in Chachapoyas. As you know, Chachapoyas is the capital of the Amazonas region in northern Peru. From here you’ll have a great start for your excursions throughout the region. … Chocolate workshop
Only 5 kilometres from Moyobamba, in the San Martin region in northern Peru, in direction of the thermal baths, is the entrance to “Waqanki, birds and orchids refuge”. Don’t miss the panel on your right, because there are none coming from the other direction. Waqanki – What is it all about ? The temperature is still very warm on … Tested for you – Orquids and Hummingbirds in Waqanki
60 km south of Chachapoyas is the funerary complex of Revash, in the district of Santo Tomás, province of Luya. Revash is the name given to a group of mausoleums that is divided into two sectors. At an altitude of 2,800 m, the mausoleums are located in a cave excavated at the height of the … Mausoleums of Revash
The last weekend we visited what for me is the best hotel in the region, the Tambo Sapalanchan in Lamud, but first let me explain why. First – where to find the Tambo Sapalanchan ? Lamud is a little town about 1 hour away from Chachapoyas, the capital of the Amazonas region in northern Peru. From Chachapoyas … Tested for you – Tambo Sapalanchan
Los Horcones de Túcume is a 3-star Hotel Ruralodge located right next to the Pyramids of Túcume, in an oasis of greenery and calm. By coming from Chiclayo, on the northern coast of Peru, first follow the signs Pyramids and Museum of Túcume – 1, 6 km, then the direction to the hotel and you will arrive … Adobe Workshop
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
Huancas is a small town, located 10 km from Chachapoyas, in the Amazonas region, north of Peru, about 15 minutes by car. Located at 2,560 m above sea level, it is known for its women association who maintains the tradition of utilitarian pottery. At this altitude, it is colder than in Chachapoyas and the wind … Discover Huancas and the Sonche Canyon
Hostal Ruminpata, La Casa de Seizo It has been already several times that we stayed at La Casa de Seizo, the first time on recommendation of our American friend Kerry. He had spent there a good time with his friends Lucia and Luis (the painter). La Casa de Seizo, is as its name suggests, the house of Mr. … I visited for you- La Casa de Seizo
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
Please be aware that all the archaeological sites presented in this article in Northern Peru are very old. Much older than the Machu Picchu and the Inca history that you probably know already very well. But Peru is not only Inca. There existed many other cultures before them and they lived in the Northern Regions … Top 10 of the Must-See-Places in Northern Peru