THE UNKNOWN NORTH OF PERU
Will you join us on an exploration of barely visited northern Peru? This trip takes you past the treasure house of pre-Inca culture and leads you past impressive nature from desert coast and high Andes to the edge of the Amazon. A special journey with attention to the rich Peruvian gastronomy. From the north coast, a spectacular drive takes you to the green valleys around Cajamarca, one of the best preserved colonial cities in Peru. Before reaching Cajamarca, you will travel to Trujillo, with a beautifully preserved colonial center, and Chiclayo.
The high Andes and the edge of the Amazon
After crossing the high Andes, you will arrive in one of the most fascinating regions of the north, Chachapoyas, accessible only by mountain roads surrounded by cloud forests. Here you will find magnificent ancient ruins of the civilization of the Chachapoyas ("people of the clouds"). The most famous of these is Kuélap, an impressive stone fortress built on a rocky mountain peak. The complex is very reminiscent of the famous Machu Picchu near Cuzco. The views are fantastic. Northern Peru: "Where the World can't find you..."
TIPS & TOPS Roundtrip People of the Clouds and Hidden Treasures of Northern Peru:
- Lima is considered the culinary capital of Latin America. Several top restaurants have established themselves here, including Astrid y Gaston, Central and Maido, which have been featured in the top best restaurants in the world time and time again!
- During your visit to Trujillo, a visit to Chan Chan is included. This most important archaeological monument of the Chimu culture and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was once the largest mud city in the world.
- Your visit to Trujillo is further complemented by a visit to the nearby fishing village of Huanchaco. Here you can see the so-called "caballitos de totora," narrow boats made of reeds from the region, fishing boats, exactly as they were used in the past by ancient cultures as well
- Chiclayo is located in northern Peru. The city is home to a large market best known for the Witch's Market where numerous herbs and medicines are for sale. Near Tucume, 30 kilometers north of Chiclayo, are huge pre-Inca treasures. The Valley of the Pyramids consists of 26 pyramids built of clay. The largest of them, the Huaca Larga is the largest mud structure in South America.
- The area around Chachapoyas is home to the Gocta waterfalls . Near the village of Cocachimba, amid pristine jungle, this waterfall, known as one of the higher waterfalls in the world, is well worth a visit.
- Choose a completely unique Peruvian experience and combine this trip with a visit to Southern Peru.
- Please check out our recommended accommodations: Hotel B Barranco - Lima, Atemporal - Lima
