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
The fortified city of Kuelap is located in the Amazonas region of Northern Peru, on the top of a mountain. It was named Cultural Patrimony of the Nation in 2000 and is considered the “Machu Picchu del Norte”. In 2008, it was recognized as one of the seven wonders of Peru. 1. Kuelap in some … The 11 things you should know about Kuelap
Discover Chachapoyas, Amazonas ! Chachapoyas is a little town with about 40 000 inhabitants. It is also the regional capital of the Amazonas region in Northern Peru. When you walk through Chachapoyas, you can’t miss the colonial heritage of the Spanish. Chachapoyas has more than 4 500 wodden balconies on the white facades in the city … Chachapoyas