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Kuelap Dia Enteiro
Kuelap Dia Enteiro

FORTRESS OF KUELAP PERU 1 DAY

Trip Overview

  • STYLE: Cultural
  • DIFFICULTY: Level 1
  • ORIGIN: Chachapoyas
  • DURATION: 1 Day
  • PRICE: Request via E-mail

DESCRIPTION

During this 1-day trip, you will follow the footsteps of the enigmatic Chachapoyas Civilization. The Chachapoyas were also known as the “Warriors of the Clouds“ since they lived in the high Amazon Andes at an altitude of over 3,000 meters. They inhabited an extensive territory of contemporary Peru.

You visit the phenomenal fortress of Kuelap which is being nicknamed the Machu Picchu of Northern Peru. Its construction started in the 6th century AD. Kuelap is placed amidst cloud forests on a crest above the valley of the Utcubamba River in the nowadays Amazonas Region. It covers an area of 6 hectares. The massive walls of the fortress reach from 10 to 20 meters in height and consist of finely worked limestone blocks weighing up to 3 tons. Kuelap is composed of 550 structures and stone water channels. It used to be home to 300,000 inhabitants.

On the way to the fortress, you explore another Chachapoyas site too. It means the military guard post of Macro.

Enjoy this spectacular day with X Travel Peru!

OVERVIEW

FORTRESS OF KUELAP PERU

CHACHAPOYAS – MACRO – KUELAP FORTRESS – CHACHAPOYAS

The tour of the Fortress of Kuelap Peru begins with your pick-up at the airport/bus terminal of Chachapoyas. At 8 am, we head for the village of Nuevo Tingo (1 hour and 40 minutes). During the way, we stop at a viewpoint to observe the archaeological site called Macro – a Chachapoyas military guard post. Afterward, we continue the ride till reaching the cable car of Kuelap. We get on the cable car bringing us up to a stop called “La Malca” – a place at the Kuelap´s checkpoint. After passing through, we climb 1 km (30 minutes) to reach the overwhelming fortress of the Chachapoyas Culture who was also called the “Warriors of the Clouds”.

Upon arrival, our Tour Guide shows us around and explains to us the history of this awesome and mysterious place. After a 3-hour guided tour, we start returning to the cable car and after a short ride, we get back to Nuevo Tingo. There, we have a late lunch at a local restaurant. After that, we ride back to Chachapoyas City. Our driver drops you off at your hotel/airport/bus terminal (up to you).

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