Chavín de Huántar: Tour to Discover Chavin Culture's Historical Building and Querococha Lake
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Chavin de Huantar

Chavin de Huantar is one of the most significant tours in Huaraz as it includes a visit to a crucial structure of the Chavin civilization, an ancient edifice. Additionally, the tour encompasses a trip to Querococha Lake and concludes with a visit to the museum, which houses numerous important artifacts.

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Chavin de Huantar - 08:30 am: pick up from the hotel.

9:00 am: Departure from Huaraz southeast of Callejón de Huaylas, in the route will be pass through the cities of Recuay, Ticapampa and Catac, following a short road will enter the National Park Huascarán, arriving at the Laguna de Querococha (3980 meters above sea level), we will make a stop for 20 minutes aproximately to take photographs and  from where we see the geologic fault with the shape of the map of Peru, continuing we will cross the White Mountain range through the Cahuish tunnel (4516 masl and 480 meters long), entering the valley of Conchucos, Descending from the tunnel you will pass through Tambillos and the villages of Kercos, Machac and the modern town of Chavin, located on the banks of the river Mosna, arriving at the Archaeological Monument of Chavin, called “Cultural Heritage of Humanity” cradle of Andean civilization, The oldest stone structure in Peruvian culture (2000 BC), it will be able to visit an impressive network of galleries such as the “Lanzón de Chavín”, Ceremonial Squares, Cabeza Clava, Altar Of Choquechinchay, Portico of the Falcónidas, galleries, etc. and finally we will visit the museum of chavin where we can see many archaeological pieces like ceramics, cabezas clavas, etc.

  • 02:00 p.m .: Lunch in Chavin.
  • 03:00 p.m .: Return to Huaraz.
  • 07:30 p.m .: Arrival to Huaraz.
What's Included
  • Group tourist transportation
  • Professional Spanish-speaking guide
  • Hotel pickup service - two mentions combined
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Lunch
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Entrance ticket to Chavin de Huantar archaeological monument S/ 15 - 2023 (Valid for 1 day).
  • Entrance ticket to Chavin National Museum S/ 10 - 2023 (Valid for 1 day).
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Chavin de Huantar
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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C9558joalejandroc
Mar 29, 2024
MAGNIFICENT - Spectacular place. A close encounter with the history and cultural manifestations before the Incas in Peru. It is an unmissable attraction for those interested in knowing the history and cultural legacy in Peru.
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