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Things to do in Cajamarca

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  1. 2 Days Private Tour in Cajamarca, Cajamarca01

    1. 2 Days Private Tour in Cajamarca

    5.0· 31 reviews2 daysFrom₹36,323/ person
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    Onto this tours travellers will enjoy all the most important places from Cajamarca, ensure to know the deep past of cajamarca just in one trip, we are part of your experience so we help you to achieve your trip goal, visit cumbe mayo with 3000 yers old aqueduct, the resqueu room were Atahualpa was in the prison, the pre-inca´s cemetery

  2. 5 Day Adventure from Cajamarca to Chachapoyas and Kuelap, Cajamarca02

    2. 5 Day Adventure from Cajamarca to Chachapoyas and Kuelap

    5.0· 2 reviews5 daysFrom₹1,17,806/ person
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    We provide the most modern and up dated cars with air-conditioning, wich makes your trip very confortable to have the best experience.

  3. Half-Day Private Tour to Cumbemayo, The Stone Forest, Cajamarca03

    3. Half-Day Private Tour to Cumbemayo, The Stone Forest

    5.0· 1 reviews4.5 hoursFrom₹8,050/ person
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    Visit Cumbemayo complex, discovered in 1937, it is surrounded by an interesting stone forest that seems to mimic the silhouettes of pious friars (for which it is popularly called "frailones" or giant friars). In addition, you find the Aqueduct (1000 B.C.), a unique work of hydraulic engineering, the Sanctuary, a cliff that looks like a giant human head and the Caves, which include cave paintings and carvings.

  4. Half-Day Private Cajamarca City Tour, Cajamarca04

    4. Half-Day Private Cajamarca City Tour

    5.0· 1 reviews3 hoursFrom₹5,596/ person
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    Tour of the main attractions in the city of Cajamarca. Visit the Hill of Santa Apolonia, natural vantage point in the center of the city from where you can appreciate the whole city and the valley of Cajamarca. Here you also find the so called Silla del Inca, which was a pre-Inca ceremonial altar. Then proceed to the Monumental Complex of Belen, with the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad. Then continue to the "Cuarto del Rescate", where the Inca Atahualpa, last king of the Incas, was held prisoner. Then visit the exteriors of the temple of San Francisco, built in 1562 and inhabited by the first Franciscans. Also visit the Plaza de Armas, and the exterior of the Cathedral, built in the seventeenth century, with a facade that is a refined sample of Baroque art, standing out its main altar made completely of gold leafs. After the visit, transfer back to the hotel.

  5. Cajamarca: Cumbemayo - the Stone Forest, Cajamarca05

    5. Cajamarca: Cumbemayo - the Stone Forest

    4.8· 4 reviews5 hoursFrom₹2,454/ person
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    Step into a world of geological wonders at Cumbemayo, where the rocks tell stories of ancient civilizations. This archaeological site, located in northern Peru, is home to a fascinating system of canals carved into the rock, which date back over a thousand years. The tour will take you through these intricate water channels, often referred to as the "Aqueducts of Cumbemayo." Learn about the engineering skills of the pre-Inca cultures that created this impressive network. With the breathtaking natural beauty surrounding you, you'll feel like you've traveled back in time.

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The activities ranked above are sorted by traveller rating and review count — start with the top 3 if you're short on time. Cajamarca is strongest on heritage walks, food tours and outdoor day trips; the listicle covers all three categories. Most experiences are 3–6 hours and can be combined with a morning visit to a landmark.

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