Chachapoyas, situated deep in Peru's northern Sierra, is steeped in history, peppered with the remnants of powerful pre-Inca civilizations, and contains vast swathes of dramatic, rugged landscapes. The must-see sites of a tailormade Chachapoyas tour will take you to the impressive ruins of Kuelap, perched on a hilltop overlooking stunning scenery, and hike to the towering Gocta Waterfall. However, there's plenty more to see in the region from little-visited ruins to hiking trails tucked away in the cloud forest. Here Aracari shares suggested Chachapoyas Tour itineraries and information on visiting the area. Chachapoyas Tour Itineraries Here's our roundup of our recommended, tried and tested, Chachapoyas tour itineraries and the best things to do in the area. All Aracari's itineraries are private and can be tailormade to suit your interests, travel dates and accommodation preferences. Read our Chachapoyas Itinerary Peru's Best Kept Secret - 5 Days / 4 nights The Must-See Highlights: Chachapoyas tour - 4 Days Day 1 - Fly direct from Lima to Jaen and transfer to Gocta Natura Cabins Day 2 - Hike through farms and cloud forest to Gocta Waterfall, among the tallest in the world Day 3 - Visit Kuelap, a remarkable pre-Inca archaelogical site constructed by the Chachapoyas people. Day 4 - Transfer to Jaen for return domestic flight to Lima Discover More: Chachapoyas Tour - 5 Days Day 1 - Fly direct from Lima to Jaen and transfer to Kentitambo Lodge in Leymebamba Day 2 - Visit the funerary tombs of Revash. Visit the Museum of Leymebamba, with an exclusive access visits allowing you behind-the-scenes access to the museum's depostiory with the founder Day 3 - Visit Kuelap, a remarkable pre-Inca archaelogical site constructed by the Chachapoyas people. Transfer to Gocta Natura Cabins Day 4 - Hike to Gocta Waterfall Day 5 - Transfer to Jaen for return domestic flight to
Chachapoyas, situated deep in Peru’s northern Sierra, is steeped in history, peppered with the remnants of powerful pre-Inca civilizations, and contains vast swathes of dramatic, rugged landscapes. The must-see sites of a tailormade Chachapoyas tour will take you to the impressive ruins of Kuelap, perched on a hilltop overlooking stunning scenery,…
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Aracari’s Founder and CEO, Marisol Mosquera, shares her thoughts on her recent visit to Suasi Island Lodge, an eco-island getaway and one of the best places to stay on Lake Titicaca. Suasi Island: A retreat in Lake Titicaca During my recent visit to Suasi Island (February 2008), I experienced what had…
