Sarcophagi of Karajia Today we begin a new day of discovery in northern Peru. We meet with Philippe, co-founder of Phima Voyages who will take us to see the famous sarcophagi of Karajia. These sarcophagi are part, with Kuelap and the Gocta waterfall, of the main attractions of the Amazonas region. In fact, northern Peru is …
Relaxing weekend at Nora and Paul 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. The blog section of Phima Voyages is a mine of information on places to visit in Northern Peru. Do not miss the publication of our …
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 …