El auge de la minería y el desarrollo agropecuario han elevado el perfil de los destinos turísticos en los Andes del norte peruano: montañas ricas por dentro y por fuera. Este capítulo cruza los límites de tres departamentos: Cajamarca, La Libertad y Piura. La sierra norte es más fértil y menos escarpada que la sierra del centro y del sur del Perú. Este vasto territorio fue dominado por los reinos Chachapoya y Chimú hasta mediados del siglo 15 d.C. El inca Pachacútec ios incorporó al Tahuantinsuyo hacía 1440, después de una sangrienta campaña. La ciudad más importante de la zona fue, y sigue siendo Cajamarca, cuya riqueza es parte de la historia y la leyenda de la Conquista.
La sierra norte del Perú destaca por su riqueza paisajística, biológica y cultural, a la que se han sumado, en años recientes, una moderna oferta de servicios turísticos, así como importantes mejoras en la infraestructura vial y medios de transporte, incluyendo servicios de bus-cama y vuelos diarios desde Lima.
Cajamarca
Cajamarca (2,750 m) Distancias: Lima: 872 km.Trujiilo: 309 km. Desvío Panamericana: 176 km. Chiclayo: 259 km. Chachapoyas: 335 km.
Capital de la región del mismo nombre, Cajamarca (del quechua: "región de heladas") es la ciudad más importante de la Sierra Norte con casi 200 mil habitantes. Su origen se remonta a 1,500 años a.C. En Cajamarca, Pizarro tomó prisionero y ejecutó al inca Atahualpa. Aunque tuvo gran importancia durante el Imperio como enlace entre Cusco y Quito, la ciudad conserva pocos monumentos incaicos (entre ellos el Cuarto del Rescate que fue llenado de oro y plata para liberar a Atahualpa), pero mantiene gran parte de su arquitectura colonial. La ciudad está rodeada de una hermosa campiña, cuyo verdor contrasta con el intenso azul del cíelo. El clima es agradable todo el año, con lluvias entre diciembre y marzo. Su famoso carnaval es una fiesta movible que se celebra entre febrero y marzo. Los concursos de «patrullas» y comparsas y las famosas unshas (baile alrededor de un árbol adornado con regalos y frutas) son algunas de las coloridas actividades que se realizan durante las fiestas. HOSPEDAJE: Laguna Seca, Manco Cápac 1098, Baños del Inca, (076) 58-4300, US$ 141, http://www.lagunaseca.com.pe/ Costa del Sol, Cruz de Piedra 707, (076) 34-3434, US$ 118, http://www.costadelsolperu.com/ Posada del Puruay, Carretera a Porcón km 4.5, (076) 36-8318, US$ 98, Lima: 336-7835, http://www.posadapuruay.com.pe/ El Portal del Marqués, jr. Del Comercio 644, (076) 34-3339 / 36-8464, US$ 61 (tiene un buen restaurante y bar). Lima: 999 805 440. RPM: #530581. http://www.portaldelmarques.com/ Fundo San Antonio, Fundo San Antonio s/n, (076) 35-8237, US$ 60. Hacienda San Vicente, jr. Revolución s/n, (076) 36-2644, US$ 50, http://www.sanvicentelodge.com/ Granja Porcón, (32 km al N de Cajamarca), Chanchamayo 1355, (076) 36-5631, US$ 25, http://www.granjaporcon.org/
Información básica
Clima y temporada: Abril-octubre: Seco y soleado. Noviembre-marzo: Variable y lluvioso. Sobre los 2,500 msnm el clima es templado y las noches frías. A medida que se baja de altitud, tiende a ser más tropical, húmedo y caluroso. Cajamarca: Carnavales, Corpus Christi y Fiestas Patrias.
Costo: Se encuentran servicios económicos y de buen nivel junto a ofertas de clase turista superior.
Transporte: Servicio aéreo desde Lima a Cajamarca (LC Busre). Por tierra, el viaje Lima-Caja- marca toma 12 horas.
Advertencias: La seguridad en la zona ha mejorado en los últimos años. Eventualmente se producen movilizaciones políticas que pueden perturbar el tránsito normal. Evite viajar de noche y antes de partir, infórmese sobre el estado del clima y las carreteras.
RESTAURANTES: El Querubino, jr. Amalla Puga 589, Plaza de Armas. Salas, jr. Amalia Puga 637, Plaza de Armas. Gourmet Colonial, jr. Del Comercio 630. La Paskana, av. Atahualpa km 2. Gran Buffet de Arte El Batán, jr. Del Batán 369. El Zarco, jr. Del Batán 170. Cascanuez (café), jr. Amalia Puga 554. La Cena (parrilladas), esq. Melgar y Vía de Evitamiento. Cevichería de Kike (pescados y mariscos), San Martín 320. Vaca Loca (pizzería), San Martín 320. Salón China (chifa), Tarapacá 768. Chifa Central, jr. Del Batán 149, Plaza de Armas. Holanda (heladería), jr. Amalia Puga 1058, Plaza de Armas. La Cremería (heladería), Centro Comercial El Quinde,
DISCOTECAS: Casanova, Hoyos Rubio s/n. Taberna El Diablo, av. Atahualpa km 2. Los Frailones (discoteca), av. Perú 701. El Brujo (discoteca), Apurímac 525. CASINOS: Kuntur Wasi, jr. Del Comercio 648. Masaris, jr. Del Comercio 755.
TURISMO: Dirección de Turismo, Complejo Monumental Belén, (076) 36-2601. Cajamarca Travel, jr. Dos de Mayo 574. Mega Tours, jr. Amalia Puga 691, Plaza de Armas.
EMERGENCIAS: Hospital Regional de Cajamarca, Mario Urteaga 500, (076) 36- 5926. Policía Nacional, jr. Amalia Puga s/n, (076) 36-2837. Radiopatrulla, (076) 36- 2944. Bomberos, av. Atahualpa 180, (076) 36-3333. Aeropuerto, (076) 36-2523.
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IGLESIAS y MONUMENTOS: Plaza de Armas. En ella se produjo la captura (16 de noviembre 1532) y posterior ejecución (29 de agosto, 1533) del inca Atahualpa por el ejército de Pizarra. La pileta central de piedra data del siglo 17. El Cuarto del Rescate. Amalia Puga 750. Allí permaneció prisionero Atahualpa. El Inca ofreció a sus captores llenar el cuarto de oro y plata a cambio de su libertad. Francisco de Jerez, escribano de Pizarra y testigo de la captura del Inca, relata que el cuarto era: "una sala que tiene 22 pies en largo y 17 en ancho" y que fue "llenada de diversas piezas de oro (cántaros, ollas, tejuelos, etc.) hasta una raya blanca que está en la mitad del alto de la sala, y de plata dos veces esa cantidad". Los muros del cuarto están construidos de toba volcánica. Colina Santa Apolonia. Al sur de la ciudad. Mirador con vista al valle y a la ciudad de Cajamarca. En sus linderos se encuentran algunos vestigios de construcciones prehispánicas, como la llamada "Silla del Inca" formada por un bloque de piedra que sale del propio cerro y que fue cuidadosamente tallada para darle su forma actual. Destaca una capilla consagrada a la Virgen de Fátima. La Catedral. Jr. Cruz de Piedra s/n, Plaza de Armas. Siglos 17 y 18. Es una gran muestra del arte barroco peruano. Grandes columnas y arcos de piedra. Tiene un interesante altar mayor y pulpito tallados en madera y recubiertos en pan de oro y plata. Fue edificada en el solar de la antigua casa de la Justicia. Está compuesta de tres naves y carece de torres. Junto a ella está la Capilla del Sagrario de 1685. En la época de la Colonia, esta iglesia fue destinada para ceremonias religiosas exclusivas de los españoles. Conjunto Monumental Belén. Jr. Belén, a una cdra. de la Plaza de Armas. Siglo 17. Comprende la iglesia de Belén, el Hospital de Varones y el Hospital de Mujeres, notables monumentos del barroco hispanoamericano. Su portada tallada en piedra es de estilo barroco, con arquerías y contrafuertes laterales. Iglesia de San Francis¬co. Jr. 2 de Mayo, Plaza de Armas. Siglo 17. Contiene valiosas piezas de iconografía, imaginería y pintura religiosa. Se puede visitar también el Museo de Arte Religioso Colonial, el Convento y el Santuario de la Virgen Dolorosa, patrona de la ciudad. En la época de la Colonia fue destinada a las ceremonias religiosas de los indígenas. Iglesia de La Recoleta. Esq. av. de los Héroes y El Maestro, Barrio de San Sebastián. Siglo 18. La construcción de la iglesia y el convento se inició en 1668. La fachada es tallada en piedra a modo de retablo, con estilo plateresco neoclásico. En su interior destacan la cúpula, el coro y tres sobrios altares.
MUSEOS: Museo Etnográfico Médico del INC. Complejo de Belén. Colección de vestimentas, implementos domésticos y agrícolas, instrumentos musicales y artesanía en madera, hueso, cuero y piedra. Restos de la cultura Cajamarca. Museo Arqueológico de la Universidad de Cajamarca. Jr. Batán 289. Restos de la culturas Chavín, Tiahuanaco, Mochica y Cajamarca encontrados en la zona. Casa Museo de Mario Urteaga. Jr. 2 de Mayo 777. Colección de objetos del pintor Mario Urteaga.
COMPRAS: Centro Comercial El Quinde Shopping Plaza, av. Hoyos Rubio s/n, (076) 34-4370/34-4099. Tiendas de ropa, restaurantes, peluquería, spa, juegos, multicines.
Cajamarca: Alrededores
Baños del Inca. 6 km al E de la ciudad. Manantiales de aguas termales con tempera¬turas que superan los 70°C. Piscina pública y alquiler de pozas privadas. En el lugar denominado «Los Perolitos» se puede apreciar el agua que emana del subsuelo. Se cobra entrada. Ventanillas de Otuzco. 8 km al NE de Cajamarca. Necrópolis preincaica constituida por cientos de nichos cuadrados y rectangulares cavados en la ladera de un cerro de origen volcánico. Llacanora. 13 km SE de Cajamarca pasando los Baños del Inca. Pintoresco pueblo en el que algunos pobladores aún tocan el "clarín", especie de trompeta de carrizo de hasta 3 m de iargo. Caminatas cortas a dos caídas de agua. Hacienda La Collpa. 15 km a! S de la ciudad. Ex hacienda en proceso de recuperación. La Collpa ganó fama por la práctica de llamar a las vacas lecheras por su nombre. Granja Porcón. A 32 km por la ruta a Bambamarca. Conservan antiguas costumbres y fabrican bellas artesanías en piedra y tejidos en lana. Ahí reside una cooperativa agropecuaria que impresiona por sus variados productos, plantaciones y bosques de pinos, así como por la crianza de bovinos, camélidos y venados. El visitante puede apreciar el sistema de producción y disfrutar de caminatas. Servicio de hospedaje. Cumbemayo (3,500 m). 20 km al O de Cajamarca. Conjunto arqueológico de probable origen Chavín, situado en las faldas del cerro Cumbe; incluye hornacinas, petroglifos, escaleras y un notable acueducto, muestra de alta ingeniería hidráulica del período formativo. En sus alrede¬dores se encuentra un grupo de espectaculares formaciones rocosas, conocido como Bosque de Piedras de los Frailones. La Shacsha. Al NO del distrito de Baños del Inca. Montaña que llega a los 4,000 msnm y alberga enormes rocas de peculiares y capri¬chosas formas. Refugio de una variada flora y fauna. Camino inca del Chinchaysuyo (Qhapaq Ñan). Las legendarias calzadas de los caminos del Inca todavía se encuentran en esta zona. Calzadas ancestrales atraviesan la región Cajamarca longitudinalmente con caminos secundarios transversales. Complejo arqueológico de Layzón. 9 km al SO de Cajamarca. Estructura prehispánica monumental, compuesta por una pirámide (templo), muros (algunos superan los 6 metros de altura) y monolitos de roca, con altorre- lieves. Kunturwasi. En el cerro La Copa, San Pablo, 120 km al NE de Cajamarca (aprox. 3 horas en auto). Centro ceremonial contemporáneo a la cultura Chavín (1,000 años a.C.). Centro ceremonial contemporáneo a la cultura Chavín (1,000 años a.C.). Posee un completo museo de sitio, con joyas de oro, monolitos, momias, petroglifos, etc.
Celendín (2,600 m)
A 107 km al NE de Cajamarca. Aunque la distancia no es tan larga, el viaje resulta arduo por la pendiente y toma casi 4 horas. Este pequeño pueblo es famoso por sus trabajos de cestería en paja. También alberga restos preincaicos. HOSPEDAJE: Hostal Celendín, jr. Unión 306, US$ 14, (076) 55-5239.
Chota (2,300 m)
A 152 km al norte de Cajamarca (7 horas de viaje). Tiene la plaza de toros más grande del Perú después de Acho (Lima) y las corridas son populares durante la fiesta regional (24 de junio). HOSPEDAJE: Hostal Chota, Mariscal Castilla 159.
Cutervo (2,450 m)
A 217 km al norte de Caja- marca. Pintoresca ciudad, con una bella campiña y cielo despejado. Accesible por carretera desde Chota, al sur, o desde Chiclayo (200 km), al oeste. Su Plaza de Toros celebra una Feria Internacional Taurina entre el 24 y 30 de junio coincidiendo con la fiesta de San Juan Bautista. Otras festividades son los carnavales y la fiesta de la Virgen de la Asunción (15 de febrero).
HOSPEDAJE: Paratón, av. Salomón Vílchez 170, US$ 14, (076) 43-7042. Rubi's, av. Salomón Vílchez 114, (076) 43-7070, US$ 12.
PARQUE NACIONAL DE CUTERVO
A 219 km de Cajamarca (8 horas de viaje). Creado en 1961 para proteger 2,500 hectáreas de bosques de neblina en la cordillera de Tarros (provincia de Cutervo). El 2006 su superficie fue ampliada a 8,214 ha. Protege la flora, la fauna y la belleza escénica de la zona. Comprende un valioso conjunto de especies vegetales y animales de la selva alta: orquídeas, bromelias, pajonales, musgos, bosques enanos y he- lechos, más de 100 especies de aves y algunos raros mamíferos, como el pinchaque o tapir de altura, así como jaguares, tigrillos, osos de anteojos, nutrias, etc. El Parque incluye las cuevas de San Andrés, hábitat del guácharo, pájaro nocturno de casi medio metro y particular aspecto que está amenazado por la caza y la destrucción de los bosques que hasta hace algunas décadas cubrían el noreste de la región Cajamarca, Desde Chota parte una pista afirmada a Cochabamba, Cutervo y Sócota (aprox. 120 km). El camino que sigue hasta el pueblo de San Andrés de Cutervo es más difícil. Para visitar el Parque es necesario comunicarse previamente con la administración en Cutervo: (076) 43-7457.
A 219 km de Cajamarca (8 horas de viaje). Creado en 1961 para proteger 2,500 hectáreas de bosques de neblina en la cordillera de Tarros (provincia de Cutervo). El 2006 su superficie fue ampliada a 8,214 ha. Protege la flora, la fauna y la belleza escénica de la zona. Comprende un valioso conjunto de especies vegetales y animales de la selva alta: orquídeas, bromelias, pajonales, musgos, bosques enanos y he- lechos, más de 100 especies de aves y algunos raros mamíferos, como el pinchaque o tapir de altura, así como jaguares, tigrillos, osos de anteojos, nutrias, etc. El Parque incluye las cuevas de San Andrés, hábitat del guácharo, pájaro nocturno de casi medio metro y particular aspecto que está amenazado por la caza y la destrucción de los bosques que hasta hace algunas décadas cubrían el noreste de la región Cajamarca, Desde Chota parte una pista afirmada a Cochabamba, Cutervo y Sócota (aprox. 120 km). El camino que sigue hasta el pueblo de San Andrés de Cutervo es más difícil. Para visitar el Parque es necesario comunicarse previamente con la administración en Cutervo: (076) 43-7457.
JAEN (750 m)
Ciudad de 70 mil habitantes en la selva alta de Cajamarca e importante centro pro¬ductor de café y arroz. Para llegar a Jaén desde la costa, se sigue la Panamericana Norte hasta el desvío en el que se inicia la Marginal de la Selva, poco antes de llegar a Olmos. Siguiendo por la Marginal se cruza ios Andes en su paso más bajo, el abra de Porculla (2,145 msnm), para finalmente descender al valle del Marañón. La frontera con Ecuador se encuentra a unas 2 horas en auto por una carretera asfaltada en buen estado que lleva hasta San Ignacio, pueblo que dista unos 45 km del Santuario Nacional Tabaconas-Namballe (bosque de neblina, muy rico en especies de flora y fauna, como monos tigrillos, venados, etc.). Los 45 km que separan San Ignacio de la zona protegida se recorren aproximadamente en dos horas. HOSPEDAJE: Royal Palace Suite Hotel, Cajamarca 682, (076) 43-1949, US$ 28. http://www.royalhoteljaen.com/ El Bosque, Mesones Muro 632, (076) 43-1184, US$ 31.
CAJABAMBA (2,650 m)
A 120 km de Cajamarca, por carretera asfaltada en un primer tramo (5 horas de viaje). Población de 50 mil habitantes. La antigua ruta de Cajamarca a Trujillo pasaba por esta pequeña y tranquila ciudad. Sus pintorescas casas de tejas rojas le dan al ambiente un toque colonial. La fiesta de la Virgen del Rosario, la más importante de la localidad, se celebra el primer domingo de octubre con procesiones y danzas. HOSPEDAJE: Hostal Flores, Leoncio Prado 137, (076) 55-1086. Hostal Caribe, César Cárdenas 874, (076) 55-1441. Hospedaje Los Jardines, Bolognesi Norte 273,(076) 55-1660.
Platos regionales Cajamarca
Cuy con papas: Cuy con papas: Cuy seco, frito en sartén y servido con papas.
Chupe de papa seca: Sopa hecha en base a queso, leche, huevos, ají y papa seca. Chupe verde de papa: Sopa de papas, huevos, quesillos y paico molido.
Conserva de higos: Higos hervidos en chancaca. Manjarblanco: Postre de leche, azúcar, canela y chuño. Los productos lácteos de la zona, como el queso, la man¬tequilla y el manjarblanco son de reconocida calidad.
Por Carretera ……….
Las principales rutas de penetración a ia Sierra Norte parten de la Carretera Panamericana.
LIMA – PACASMAYO – CAJAMARCA. Distancia: 872 km. Tiempo estimado: 10-12h. Carretera asfaltada.
Lima-Pacasmayo (681 km). A Pacasmayo se llega por la Panamericana Norte. Ruta 1N. Pacasmayo-Cajamarca (191 km, 3h 30m a 4 h). Carretera asfaltada en proceso de mantenimiento. Siguiendo por la Panamericana, a la altura de Ciudad de Dios (km 696) está el desvío a Cajamarca. Ruta 08. Vía de dos carriles, recién asfaltada pero sólo en regular estado. Cubre 176 km y pasa por los pueblos de Tembladera (km 49) y Chilete (km 91) antes de cruzar el río Jequetepeque; atraviesa enseguida los pueblos de Magdalena (km 115), San Juan (km 142), y luego de 3 horas de camino, pasa el abra El Gavilán (2,960 msnm), a 14 km de Cajamarca. Pese a estar bien señalizado, en este tramo se recomienda tener cuidado en temporada de lluvias (diciembre-marzo).
CAJAMARCA – CHACHAPOYAS. Distancia: 335 km.Tiempo estimado: 10-12h. Carretera afirmada.
Cajamarca-Celendín (109 km). Desde este punto, la vía (Ruta 08A) es una carretera asfaltada en sus primeros kilómetros y luego afirmada. Sube hasta los 4,500 msnm en el abra Pulucana y baja lentamente, pasando por el pueblo La Encañada y las abras Comullca (3,800 msnm) y Loma del Indio (3,180 m).
Celendín-Chachapoyas (226 km). Carretera afirmada (Ruta 08A), con profundos abismos. Luego de pasar el abra Gelig (3,065 msnm), la carretera desciende hasta llegar al puente Balsas (Chacanto) sobre el río Marañón (700 msnm). Allí se Inicia un notorio ascenso, hasta alcanzar los 3,680 msnm en el abra Barro Negro, se pasa por el pueblo de Leymebamba (donde se encuentra el Museo de las Momias), El Tingo, el desv. a Kuélap (ubicado a 36 km) y se llega al desvío a Chachapoyas, ciudad ubicada 11 km después. Sin tomar este desvío la ruta nos lleva a Pedro Ruiz Gallo, punto donde empalma con la Carretera Marginal, que se encuentra asfaltada.
LIMA -PIURA-HUANCABAMBA. Distancia: 1,202 km. Tiempo estimado: 17h.
Lima-Piura (992 km). Por la Panamericana Norte se llega hasta Piura. Carretera asfaltada. Ruta 1N. Piura-Huancabamba (210 km). Saliendo de Piura por el ramal de la Panamericana que va hacia Olmos, se cruza el desvío a Chulucanas, situado a la altura del pequeño caserío El 50 (peaje). De frente por la Panamericana se llega 14 km después al desvío a Huancabamba (izq.).Tomando este desvío se ingresa a una carretera afirmada que cruza el caserío Las Lainas, el distrito de Buenos Aires y arriba a Canchaque. A partir de este punto se inicia un tramo difícil, que suele cerrarse en época de lluvias, hasta llegar a Huancabamba.
La Libertad
Huamachuco (3,250 m)
A 190 km de Trujillo y 50 km de Cajabamba. Tiene una hermosa Plaza de Armas. Los restos preincaicos de Marca Huamachuco se encuentran 10 km al N del pueblo (20' por carretera en mal estado). A 40 km está Santiago de Chuco (3,100 m), pueblo natal del poeta César Vallejo.
Piura
Huancabamba (2,000 m)
A 210 km de Piura, los últimos 70 km por pista afirmada en mal estado. Huancabamba es uno de los pueblos más interesantes de la sierra piurana. A 35 km de Huancabamba y 4,000 msnm están la famosas Huaringas, lagunas a las que se atribuyen propiedades medicinales. Toda la zona es un centro de curandería o chamanismo (medicina folclóri-ca). Los lugareños tienen gran orgullo y fe en sus tradiciones.
Chulucanas (90 m)
60 km al este de Piura, por carretera asfaltada. Entre el desierto de Sechura y los Andes se encuentra el pueblo alfarero de Chulucanas. Tiene fama por su cerámica de formas abultadas, colores ocres y acabado bruñido.
Ayabaca (2,700 m)
En las montañas de Piura, cerca de la línea ecuatorial. La fiesta de El Señor Cautivo (12 al 15 de octubre) convoca un gran peregrinaje.
• La Libertad • Cajamarca Piura
The boom in mining and agricultural development have raised the profile of tourist destinations in the Andes of northern Peru: mountains rich inside and out. This section crosses the boundaries of three departments: Cajamarca, La Libertad and Piura. The northern highlands is more fertile and less rugged than the mountains of central and southern Peru. This vast territory was dominated by the Chimu and Chachapoyas kingdom until mid 15 century AD The Inca Pachacutec Tahuantinsuyo ios joined around 1440 after a bloody campaign. The most important city in the area was, and remains Cajamarca, whose wealth is part of history and legend of the Conquest.
The northern highlands of Peru known for its rich landscape, biological and cultural, which have joined in recent years, a modern tourist services as well as significant improvements in road infrastructure and transport, including bus services bed and daily flights from Lima.
Cajamarca
Cajamarca (2,750 m) Distance: Lima: 872 km.Trujiilo: 309 km. American Diversion: 176 km. Chiclayo, 259 km. Chachapoyas: 335 km.
Capital of the eponymous region, Cajamarca (Quechua: "region of frozen") is the largest city in the Sierra Norte with nearly 200 thousand inhabitants. Its origin dates back to 1,500 years BCE In Cajamarca, Pizarro took prisoner and executed the Inca Atahualpa. Although it was very important during the Empire as a liaison between Cusco and Quito, the city retains few Inca monuments (including the ransom room was filled with gold and silver to release Atahualpa), but retains much of its colonial architecture. The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside, whose greenness contrasts with the blue of the sky. The climate is pleasant throughout the year, with rains between December and March. The famous Carnival is a moveable feast which is celebrated between February and March. The competitions of "patrols" and parades and the famous unshas (dance around a decorated tree with gifts and fruits) are some of the colorful activities that take place during the holidays. LODGING: Laguna Seca, Manco Capac 1098, Baños del Inca, (076) 58-4300, U.S. $ 141, http://www.lagunaseca.com.pe/ Costa del Sol, Cruz de Piedra 707, (076) 34 - 3434, $ 118, http://www.costadelsolperu.com/ Posada del Puruay, km 4.5 Carretera a Porcón (076) 36-8318, U.S. $ 98, Lima: 336-7835, http://www.posadapuruay . com.pe / El Portal del Marqués, jr. Trade 644, (076) 34-3339 / 36-8464, U.S. $ 61 (has a good restaurant and bar). Lima: 999 805 440. RPM: # 530581. http://www.portaldelmarques.com/ Fundo San Antonio, Fundo San Antonio s / n, (076) 35-8237, $ 60. Hacienda San Vicente, jr. Revolution s / n, (076) 1936-2644, $ 50, http://www.sanvicentelodge.com/ Porcón Farm, (32 km N of Cajamarca), Chandigarh 1355, (076) 36-5631, U.S. $ 25, http://www.granjaporcon.org/
Basic information
Weather and season: April to October: Dry and sunny. November to March: Variable and rainy. Above 2,500 m the climate is temperate and cold nights. As low altitude, tends to be more tropical, humid and hot. Cajamarca: Carnival, Corpus Christi and Fiestas Patrias.
Cost: There are financial services and offers good standard with a superior tourist class.
Transportation: Air service from Lima to Cajamarca (LC Busre). On land, the trip from Lima to Cajamarca takes 12 hours.
Caveats: The security in the area has improved in recent years. Eventually produce political mobilizations that can disrupt the normal traffic. Avoid traveling at night and before leaving, learn about the state of the weather and roads.
RESTAURANTS: The Cherubino, jr. Puga Amalla 589, Plaza de Armas. Salas, jr. Amalia Puga 637, Plaza de Armas. Gourmet Colonial, jr. Trade 630. The Paskana, av. Atahualpa km 2. Gran Buffet de Arte El Batan, jr. The Bataan 369. El Zarco, jr. The Bataan 170. Nutcracker (coffee), jr. Amalia Puga 554. The Dinner (barbecue), esq. Via Melgar and Avoidance. Kike ceviche (seafood), San Martín 320. Vaca Loca (pizzeria), San Martín 320. Hall China (Chinese restaurant), Tarapaca 768. Chifa Central, jr. Of Batan 149, Plaza de Armas. Netherlands (ice cream), jr. Amalia Puga 1058, Plaza de Armas. Creamery (ice cream), Centro Comercial El Quinde,
CLUBS: Casanova, Hoyos Rubio s / n. Taberna El Diablo, av. Atahualpa km 2. The Friars (club), av. Peru 701. El Brujo (disco), Apurimac 525. CASINOS: Kuntur Wasi, jr. Trade 648. Masaris, jr. Trade 755.
TOURISM: Tourism Department, Bethlehem Monumental Complex, (076) 1936-2601. Cajamarca Travel, jr. Dos de Mayo 574. Mega Tours, jr. Amalia Puga 691, Plaza de Armas.
EMERGENCIES: Regional Hospital of Cajamarca, Mario Urteaga 500, (076) 36-5926. National Police, jr. Amalia Puga s / n, (076) 1936-2837. Police car (076) from 1936 to 2944. Fire, av. Atahualpa 180, (076) 36-3333. Airport, (076) 1936-2523.
See & Do
CHURCHES AND MONUMENTS: Plaza de Armas. It was captured (November 16, 1532) and subsequent execution (August 29, 1533) Inca Atahualpa by Pizarro's army. The central stone fountain century 17. The Rescue Room. Amalia Puga 750. Atahualpa prisoner remained there. The Inca offered his captors fill the room with gold and silver in exchange for his freedom. Francisco de Jerez, Slate scribe and witness the capture of the Inca, reports that the room was: "a room that is 22 feet in length and 17 in width" and was "filled with various pieces of gold (pots, pans, ingots, etc..) until a white stripe that is half the height of the room, and silver twice that amount. " The walls of the room are made of tuff. Santa Apolonia hill. South of the city. Gazebo overlooking the valley and the city of Cajamarca. In its boundaries are some remnants of pre-Hispanic constructions such as the "Silla del Inca" formed by a block of stone out of its own hill and was carefully carved to give it its present form. Highlights a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. The Cathedral. Cruz de Piedra Jr. s / n, Plaza de Armas. Ages 17 and 18. It is a great example of Baroque art in Peru. Large stone columns and arches. It has an interesting altar and pulpit carved in wood and covered in gold and silver. It was built on the site of the former home of Justice. It consists of three naves and has no towers. Next to it is the Capilla del Sagrario in 1685. In colonial times, this church was intended for religious ceremonies unique to Spanish. Conjunto Monumental Belén. Jr. Bethlehem, a cdra. Plaza de Armas. Century 17. Includes the church of Bethlehem, the Hospital for Men and Women's Hospital, remarkable monuments of the Spanish-American baroque. Its facade is carved in stone baroque style, with arches and side buttresses. Church of San Francis co ¬. Jr. 2 de Mayo, Plaza de Armas. Century 17. Contains valuable pieces of iconography, imagery and religious paintings. You can also visit the Museum of Colonial Religious Art, the Convent and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows, patron saint of the city. In colonial times was aimed at the religious ceremonies of the Indians. Church of La Recoleta. Av Esq. of Heroes and The Maestro, Barrio de San Sebastián. Century 18. The construction of the church and convent started in 1668. The facade is carved in stone as an altarpiece, with neoclassical Plateresque. Stand inside the dome, the choir and three altars sober.
MUSEUMS: Medical INC Ethnographic Museum. Bethlehem complex. Collection of clothing, household and agricultural implements, musical instruments and handicrafts in wood, bone, leather and stone. Cajamarca culture remains. Archaeological Museum at the University of Cajamarca. Batan Jr. 289. Remains of the Chavin, Tiahuanaco, Mochica and Cajamarca found in the area. Mario Urteaga House Museum. Jr. May 2 777. Collection of objects of the painter Mario Urteaga.
SHOPPING: Shopping Mall Plaza El Quinde, av. Hoyos Rubio s / n, (076) 34-4370/34-4099. Clothing stores, restaurants, hairdressers, spa, games, multiplex theaters.
Cajamarca: Around
Baños del Inca. 6 km to the east of the city. Hot springs with tempera ¬ tures exceeding 70 ° C. Public swimming pools and private hire. In a place called "The Perolitos" you can see the water that comes from underground. Admission charges. Otuzco windows. 8 km NE of Cajamarca. Pre-Inca necropolis consists of hundreds of square and rectangular niches dug into the hillside of volcanic origin. Llacanora. 13 km SE of Cajamarca from the Baths of the Inca. Picturesque village where some people still play the "Bugle", a kind of reed trumpet up to 3 m Iarga. Short walk to two waterfalls. Hacienda La Collpa. 15 km to! S of the city. Ex hacienda in recovery. The Lick gained fame for its practice of calling the cows by name. Farm Porcón. A 32 km route to Bambamarca. Preserve ancient customs and beautiful handicrafts made of stone and wool fabrics. Therein lies an agricultural cooperative that impresses with its various products, plantations and pine forests, as well as raising cattle, camels and deer. Visitors can appreciate the production system and enjoy hiking. Hosting service. Cumbemayo (3.500 m). 20 km W of Cajamarca. Archaeological site of Chavin probable origin, situated at the foot of the hill Cumbe, including niches, stone carvings, stairs and a remarkable aqueduct high hydraulic engineering sample of the formative period. In the sur ¬ ers are a group of spectacular rock formations, known as the Stone Forest Friars. The Shacsha. NW District Baños del Inca. Mountain reaches 4,000 meters and is home to huge rocks and capri ¬ choses peculiar ways. Shelter to diverse flora and fauna. Inca Trail Chinchaysuyo (Qhapaq Nan). The legendary roads of the Inca roads are still in the area. Ancient roadways cross the Cajamarca region longitudinally cross roads. Layzón archaeological complex. 9 km SW of Cajamarca. Pre-Columbian monumental structure, consisting of a pyramid (temple) walls (some exceeding 6 meters) and monoliths of rock, altorre-reliefs. Kunturwasi. At Cerro La Copa, San Pablo, 120 km NE of Cajamarca (approx. 3 hours by car). Contemporary ceremonial center of Chavín (1.000 BC). Contemporary ceremonial center of Chavín (1.000 BC). It has a rich museum, with gold jewelry, monoliths, mummies, stone carvings, etc..
Celendín (2,600 m)
A 107 km NE of Cajamarca. Although the distance is not as long, the journey is arduous for the slope and takes almost 4 hours. This small town is famous for his work in straw baskets. It also houses pre-Inca ruins. ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Celendín, jr. Union 306, U.S. $ 14 (076) 55-5239.
Chota (2.300 m)
A 152 km north of Cajamarca (7 hours). Has the largest bullring in Peru after Acho (Lima) and the runs are popular during the regional festival (June 24). ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Chota, Mariscal Castilla 159.
Cutervo (2,450 m)
A 217 km north of Cajamarca. Picturesque city with a beautiful countryside and sky. Chota accessible by road from the south, or from Chiclayo (200 km) west. The Plaza de Toros bullfighting International Fair between 24 and 30 June, coinciding with the feast of San Juan Bautista. Other festivities are the carnival and the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption (15 February).
LODGING: Paratone, av. Solomon Vílchez 170, $ 14, (076) 43-7042. Rubi's, av. Solomon Vílchez 114, (076) 43-7070, $ 12.
Cutervo National Park
A 219 km from Cajamarca (8 hours). Created in 1961 to protect 2,500 hectares of cloud forest in the mountains of Jars (Cutervo province). In 2006 its area was enlarged to 8.214 ha. Protect the flora, fauna and scenic beauty of the area. Includes a valuable collection of plants and animals of the high forest orchids, bromeliads, grasses, mosses, dwarf forest and I-beds, over 100 species of rare birds and some mammals such as tapir pinchaque height and jaguars, ocelots, spectacled bears, otters, etc. The Park includes the caves of San Andrés, guácharo habitat, nocturnal bird of almost half a meter and particular aspect that is threatened by hunting and forest destruction until a few decades ago covering the northeast of the region Cajamarca, Chota Since part affirmed track to Cochabamba, and Sócota Cutervo (approx. 120 km). The path to the village of San Andrés de Cutervo is more difficult. To visit the park is necessary to communicate with the administration previously Cutervo: (076) 43-7457.
JAEN (750 m)
City of 70 000 inhabitants in the high jungle of Cajamarca and important cen ¬ producer of coffee and rice. To get to Jaén from the coast, we follow the Panamerican Highway to the turnoff in initiating the Marginal de la Selva, shortly before arriving at Olmos. Continuing along the Marginal ios crosses Andes on their way lower, the opening of Porculla (2,145 m) and finally down into the valley of the Maranon. The border with Ecuador is located about 2 hours by car along a road paved in good condition that leads to San Ignacio, a town which is about 45 km of the National Shrine Tabaconas-Namballe (cloud forest, rich in flora and fauna species such as monkeys ocelots, deer, etc.).. The 45 km between San Ignacio of the protected area are traversed in about two hours. LODGING: Royal Palace Suite Hotel, Cajamarca 682, (076) 1943-1949, $ 28. http://www.royalhoteljaen.com/ El Bosque, Mesones Muro 632, (076) 1943-1184, U.S. $ 31.
Cajabamba (2,650 m)
A 120 km from Cajamarca, paved road in the first section (5 hours). Population of 50 thousand inhabitants. The old road from Cajamarca to Trujillo passed through this quiet little town. Its picturesque red-tiled houses give the environment a colonial touch. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the largest of the resort, is held the first Sunday in October with processions and dances. ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Flores, Leoncio Prado 137, (076) 1955-1086. Hostal Caribe, César Cárdenas 874, (076) 1955-1441. Hospedaje Los Jardines, North Bolognesi 273, (076) 1955-1660.
Regional dishes Cajamarca
Guinea pig with potatoes: potatoes Cuy: Cuy dry, pan fried and served with potatoes.
Dried potato chowder, soup base made of cheese, milk, eggs, pepper and dried potato. Suck green potato: potato soup, eggs, cheese and ground paico.
Canned figs, figs boiled in molasses. Caramel, dessert of milk, sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch. Dairy products in the area, such as cheese, the man ¬ tequilla and caramel are high quality.
Road ... ... ....
The main routes of penetration ia Sierra northern part of the Pan American Highway.
LIMA - PACASMAYO - Cajamarca. Distance: 872 km. Estimated time: 10-12h. Paved road.
Pacasmayo Lima (681 km). A Pacasmayo through the Panamerican Highway. Route 1N. Pacasmayo-Cajamarca (191 km, 3h 30m 4 h). Paved road maintenance process. Continuing along the Panamerican Highway, at the height of City of God (km 696) is the turnoff to Cajamarca. Route 08. Two-lane road, freshly paved but only in fair condition. It covers 176 km and passes through the towns of Scrapie (km 49) and Chilete (km 91) before crossing the river Jequetepeque, then crosses the towns of Magdalena (km 115), San Juan (km 142) and after 3 hours road, past the open The Hawk (2,960 m), 14 km from Cajamarca. Despite being well marked in this section should be cautious during the rainy season (December-March).
Cajamarca - Chachapoyas. Distance: 335 km.Tiempo estimate: 10-12h. Unpaved road.
Cajamarca-Celendín (109 km). From this point, the road (Route 08A) is a paved road in the first kilometers and then affirmed. Rises to 4.500 m in the open Pulucana and down slowly, passing through the village and open Encañada Comullca (3,800 m) and Loma del Indio (3,180 m).
Celendín-Chachapoyas (226 km). Paved highway (Route 08A), with deep chasms. After passing the open Geliga (3,065 meters), the road descends to the bridge Balsas (Chacanto) on the Marañón River (700 m). There he begins a remarkable rise, reaching 3.680 m in the open Black Mud is passed through the town of Leymebamba (where the Museum of the Mummies), El Tingo, the dev. to Kuelap (located 36 km) and reaches the detour to Chachapoyas, a city 11 km later. Without taking this detour route leads to Pedro Ruiz Gallo, the point where the Carretera Marginal, which is paved.
Lima-Piura-HUANCABAMBA. Distance: 1.202 km. Estimated time: 17h.
Lima-Piura (992 km). For the North American reaches Piura. Paved road. Route 1N. Piura-Huancabamba (210 km). Piura leaving the American branch of which goes to Olmos, crosses the turning Chulucanas, located at the height of the small village of El 50 (toll). Front by the Pan American reaches 14 km after the turnoff to Huancabamba (left). Taking this detour you enter a road that crosses the village of Las Shim, the district of Buenos Aires and up to Canchaque. From this point a difficult stretch, which is normally closed during the rainy season, reaching Huancabamba.
Liberty
Huamachuco (3.250 m)
A 190 km and 50 km from Trujillo Cajabamba. It has a beautiful Plaza de Armas. Trademark Remains Huamachuco preincaicos are 10 km N of town (20 'road in poor condition). A 40 km to Santiago de Chuco (3.100 m), the birthplace of poet Cesar Vallejo.
Piura
Huancabamba (2.000 m)
A 210 km of Piura, the last 70 km of track in poor condition affirmed. Huancabamba is one of the most interesting towns of Piura highlands. A 35 km Huancabamba and 4.000 m are the famous Huaringas, gaps that are attributed medicinal properties. The whole area is a center for healing or shamanism (folkloric medicine-ca). The locals take great pride and faith in their traditions.
Chulucanas (90 m)
60 km east of Piura, paved road. Between Sechura desert and the Andes is the town Chulucanas Potter. He is famous for its pottery bulky shapes, colors, browns and burnished finish.
Ayabaca (2,700 m)
In the mountains of Piura, near the equator. The Feast of The Lord Captive (12 to 15 October) announces a major pilgrimage.
• La Libertad • Cajamarca Piura
The boom in mining and agricultural development have raised the profile of tourist destinations in the Andes of northern Peru: mountains rich inside and out. This section crosses the boundaries of three departments: Cajamarca, La Libertad and Piura. The northern highlands is more fertile and less rugged than the mountains of central and southern Peru. This vast territory was dominated by the Chimu and Chachapoyas kingdom until mid 15 century AD The Inca Pachacutec Tahuantinsuyo ios joined around 1440 after a bloody campaign. The most important city in the area was, and remains Cajamarca, whose wealth is part of history and legend of the Conquest.
The northern highlands of Peru known for its rich landscape, biological and cultural, which have joined in recent years, a modern tourist services as well as significant improvements in road infrastructure and transport, including bus services bed and daily flights from Lima.
Cajamarca
Cajamarca (2,750 m) Distance: Lima: 872 km.Trujiilo: 309 km. American Diversion: 176 km. Chiclayo, 259 km. Chachapoyas: 335 km.
Capital of the eponymous region, Cajamarca (Quechua: "region of frozen") is the largest city in the Sierra Norte with nearly 200 thousand inhabitants. Its origin dates back to 1,500 years BCE In Cajamarca, Pizarro took prisoner and executed the Inca Atahualpa. Although it was very important during the Empire as a liaison between Cusco and Quito, the city retains few Inca monuments (including the ransom room was filled with gold and silver to release Atahualpa), but retains much of its colonial architecture. The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside, whose greenness contrasts with the blue of the sky. The climate is pleasant throughout the year, with rains between December and March. The famous Carnival is a moveable feast which is celebrated between February and March. The competitions of "patrols" and parades and the famous unshas (dance around a decorated tree with gifts and fruits) are some of the colorful activities that take place during the holidays. LODGING: Laguna Seca, Manco Capac 1098, Baños del Inca, (076) 58-4300, U.S. $ 141, http://www.lagunaseca.com.pe/ Costa del Sol, Cruz de Piedra 707, (076) 34 - 3434, $ 118, http://www.costadelsolperu.com/ Posada del Puruay, km 4.5 Carretera a Porcón (076) 36-8318, U.S. $ 98, Lima: 336-7835, http://www.posadapuruay . com.pe / El Portal del Marqués, jr. Trade 644, (076) 34-3339 / 36-8464, U.S. $ 61 (has a good restaurant and bar). Lima: 999 805 440. RPM: # 530581. http://www.portaldelmarques.com/ Fundo San Antonio, Fundo San Antonio s / n, (076) 35-8237, $ 60. Hacienda San Vicente, jr. Revolution s / n, (076) 1936-2644, $ 50, http://www.sanvicentelodge.com/ Porcón Farm, (32 km N of Cajamarca), Chandigarh 1355, (076) 36-5631, U.S. $ 25, http://www.granjaporcon.org/
Basic information
Weather and season: April to October: Dry and sunny. November to March: Variable and rainy. Above 2,500 m the climate is temperate and cold nights. As low altitude, tends to be more tropical, humid and hot. Cajamarca: Carnival, Corpus Christi and Fiestas Patrias.
Cost: There are financial services and offers good standard with a superior tourist class.
Transportation: Air service from Lima to Cajamarca (LC Busre). On land, the trip from Lima to Cajamarca takes 12 hours.
Caveats: The security in the area has improved in recent years. Eventually produce political mobilizations that can disrupt the normal traffic. Avoid traveling at night and before leaving, learn about the state of the weather and roads.
RESTAURANTS: The Cherubino, jr. Puga Amalla 589, Plaza de Armas. Salas, jr. Amalia Puga 637, Plaza de Armas. Gourmet Colonial, jr. Trade 630. The Paskana, av. Atahualpa km 2. Gran Buffet de Arte El Batan, jr. The Bataan 369. El Zarco, jr. The Bataan 170. Nutcracker (coffee), jr. Amalia Puga 554. The Dinner (barbecue), esq. Via Melgar and Avoidance. Kike ceviche (seafood), San Martín 320. Vaca Loca (pizzeria), San Martín 320. Hall China (Chinese restaurant), Tarapaca 768. Chifa Central, jr. Of Batan 149, Plaza de Armas. Netherlands (ice cream), jr. Amalia Puga 1058, Plaza de Armas. Creamery (ice cream), Centro Comercial El Quinde,
CLUBS: Casanova, Hoyos Rubio s / n. Taberna El Diablo, av. Atahualpa km 2. The Friars (club), av. Peru 701. El Brujo (disco), Apurimac 525. CASINOS: Kuntur Wasi, jr. Trade 648. Masaris, jr. Trade 755.
TOURISM: Tourism Department, Bethlehem Monumental Complex, (076) 1936-2601. Cajamarca Travel, jr. Dos de Mayo 574. Mega Tours, jr. Amalia Puga 691, Plaza de Armas.
EMERGENCIES: Regional Hospital of Cajamarca, Mario Urteaga 500, (076) 36-5926. National Police, jr. Amalia Puga s / n, (076) 1936-2837. Police car (076) from 1936 to 2944. Fire, av. Atahualpa 180, (076) 36-3333. Airport, (076) 1936-2523.
See & Do
CHURCHES AND MONUMENTS: Plaza de Armas. It was captured (November 16, 1532) and subsequent execution (August 29, 1533) Inca Atahualpa by Pizarro's army. The central stone fountain century 17. The Rescue Room. Amalia Puga 750. Atahualpa prisoner remained there. The Inca offered his captors fill the room with gold and silver in exchange for his freedom. Francisco de Jerez, Slate scribe and witness the capture of the Inca, reports that the room was: "a room that is 22 feet in length and 17 in width" and was "filled with various pieces of gold (pots, pans, ingots, etc..) until a white stripe that is half the height of the room, and silver twice that amount. " The walls of the room are made of tuff. Santa Apolonia hill. South of the city. Gazebo overlooking the valley and the city of Cajamarca. In its boundaries are some remnants of pre-Hispanic constructions such as the "Silla del Inca" formed by a block of stone out of its own hill and was carefully carved to give it its present form. Highlights a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima. The Cathedral. Cruz de Piedra Jr. s / n, Plaza de Armas. Ages 17 and 18. It is a great example of Baroque art in Peru. Large stone columns and arches. It has an interesting altar and pulpit carved in wood and covered in gold and silver. It was built on the site of the former home of Justice. It consists of three naves and has no towers. Next to it is the Capilla del Sagrario in 1685. In colonial times, this church was intended for religious ceremonies unique to Spanish. Conjunto Monumental Belén. Jr. Bethlehem, a cdra. Plaza de Armas. Century 17. Includes the church of Bethlehem, the Hospital for Men and Women's Hospital, remarkable monuments of the Spanish-American baroque. Its facade is carved in stone baroque style, with arches and side buttresses. Church of San Francis co ¬. Jr. 2 de Mayo, Plaza de Armas. Century 17. Contains valuable pieces of iconography, imagery and religious paintings. You can also visit the Museum of Colonial Religious Art, the Convent and the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Sorrows, patron saint of the city. In colonial times was aimed at the religious ceremonies of the Indians. Church of La Recoleta. Av Esq. of Heroes and The Maestro, Barrio de San Sebastián. Century 18. The construction of the church and convent started in 1668. The facade is carved in stone as an altarpiece, with neoclassical Plateresque. Stand inside the dome, the choir and three altars sober.
MUSEUMS: Medical INC Ethnographic Museum. Bethlehem complex. Collection of clothing, household and agricultural implements, musical instruments and handicrafts in wood, bone, leather and stone. Cajamarca culture remains. Archaeological Museum at the University of Cajamarca. Batan Jr. 289. Remains of the Chavin, Tiahuanaco, Mochica and Cajamarca found in the area. Mario Urteaga House Museum. Jr. May 2 777. Collection of objects of the painter Mario Urteaga.
SHOPPING: Shopping Mall Plaza El Quinde, av. Hoyos Rubio s / n, (076) 34-4370/34-4099. Clothing stores, restaurants, hairdressers, spa, games, multiplex theaters.
Cajamarca: Around
Baños del Inca. 6 km to the east of the city. Hot springs with tempera ¬ tures exceeding 70 ° C. Public swimming pools and private hire. In a place called "The Perolitos" you can see the water that comes from underground. Admission charges. Otuzco windows. 8 km NE of Cajamarca. Pre-Inca necropolis consists of hundreds of square and rectangular niches dug into the hillside of volcanic origin. Llacanora. 13 km SE of Cajamarca from the Baths of the Inca. Picturesque village where some people still play the "Bugle", a kind of reed trumpet up to 3 m Iarga. Short walk to two waterfalls. Hacienda La Collpa. 15 km to! S of the city. Ex hacienda in recovery. The Lick gained fame for its practice of calling the cows by name. Farm Porcón. A 32 km route to Bambamarca. Preserve ancient customs and beautiful handicrafts made of stone and wool fabrics. Therein lies an agricultural cooperative that impresses with its various products, plantations and pine forests, as well as raising cattle, camels and deer. Visitors can appreciate the production system and enjoy hiking. Hosting service. Cumbemayo (3.500 m). 20 km W of Cajamarca. Archaeological site of Chavin probable origin, situated at the foot of the hill Cumbe, including niches, stone carvings, stairs and a remarkable aqueduct high hydraulic engineering sample of the formative period. In the sur ¬ ers are a group of spectacular rock formations, known as the Stone Forest Friars. The Shacsha. NW District Baños del Inca. Mountain reaches 4,000 meters and is home to huge rocks and capri ¬ choses peculiar ways. Shelter to diverse flora and fauna. Inca Trail Chinchaysuyo (Qhapaq Nan). The legendary roads of the Inca roads are still in the area. Ancient roadways cross the Cajamarca region longitudinally cross roads. Layzón archaeological complex. 9 km SW of Cajamarca. Pre-Columbian monumental structure, consisting of a pyramid (temple) walls (some exceeding 6 meters) and monoliths of rock, altorre-reliefs. Kunturwasi. At Cerro La Copa, San Pablo, 120 km NE of Cajamarca (approx. 3 hours by car). Contemporary ceremonial center of Chavín (1.000 BC). Contemporary ceremonial center of Chavín (1.000 BC). It has a rich museum, with gold jewelry, monoliths, mummies, stone carvings, etc..
Celendín (2,600 m)
A 107 km NE of Cajamarca. Although the distance is not as long, the journey is arduous for the slope and takes almost 4 hours. This small town is famous for his work in straw baskets. It also houses pre-Inca ruins. ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Celendín, jr. Union 306, U.S. $ 14 (076) 55-5239.
Chota (2.300 m)
A 152 km north of Cajamarca (7 hours). Has the largest bullring in Peru after Acho (Lima) and the runs are popular during the regional festival (June 24). ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Chota, Mariscal Castilla 159.
Cutervo (2,450 m)
A 217 km north of Cajamarca. Picturesque city with a beautiful countryside and sky. Chota accessible by road from the south, or from Chiclayo (200 km) west. The Plaza de Toros bullfighting International Fair between 24 and 30 June, coinciding with the feast of San Juan Bautista. Other festivities are the carnival and the Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption (15 February).
LODGING: Paratone, av. Solomon Vílchez 170, $ 14, (076) 43-7042. Rubi's, av. Solomon Vílchez 114, (076) 43-7070, $ 12.
Cutervo National Park
A 219 km from Cajamarca (8 hours). Created in 1961 to protect 2,500 hectares of cloud forest in the mountains of Jars (Cutervo province). In 2006 its area was enlarged to 8.214 ha. Protect the flora, fauna and scenic beauty of the area. Includes a valuable collection of plants and animals of the high forest orchids, bromeliads, grasses, mosses, dwarf forest and I-beds, over 100 species of rare birds and some mammals such as tapir pinchaque height and jaguars, ocelots, spectacled bears, otters, etc. The Park includes the caves of San Andrés, guácharo habitat, nocturnal bird of almost half a meter and particular aspect that is threatened by hunting and forest destruction until a few decades ago covering the northeast of the region Cajamarca, Chota Since part affirmed track to Cochabamba, and Sócota Cutervo (approx. 120 km). The path to the village of San Andrés de Cutervo is more difficult. To visit the park is necessary to communicate with the administration previously Cutervo: (076) 43-7457.
JAEN (750 m)
City of 70 000 inhabitants in the high jungle of Cajamarca and important cen ¬ producer of coffee and rice. To get to Jaén from the coast, we follow the Panamerican Highway to the turnoff in initiating the Marginal de la Selva, shortly before arriving at Olmos. Continuing along the Marginal ios crosses Andes on their way lower, the opening of Porculla (2,145 m) and finally down into the valley of the Maranon. The border with Ecuador is located about 2 hours by car along a road paved in good condition that leads to San Ignacio, a town which is about 45 km of the National Shrine Tabaconas-Namballe (cloud forest, rich in flora and fauna species such as monkeys ocelots, deer, etc.).. The 45 km between San Ignacio of the protected area are traversed in about two hours. LODGING: Royal Palace Suite Hotel, Cajamarca 682, (076) 1943-1949, $ 28. http://www.royalhoteljaen.com/ El Bosque, Mesones Muro 632, (076) 1943-1184, U.S. $ 31.
Cajabamba (2,650 m)
A 120 km from Cajamarca, paved road in the first section (5 hours). Population of 50 thousand inhabitants. The old road from Cajamarca to Trujillo passed through this quiet little town. Its picturesque red-tiled houses give the environment a colonial touch. The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the largest of the resort, is held the first Sunday in October with processions and dances. ACCOMMODATION: Hostel Flores, Leoncio Prado 137, (076) 1955-1086. Hostal Caribe, César Cárdenas 874, (076) 1955-1441. Hospedaje Los Jardines, North Bolognesi 273, (076) 1955-1660.
Regional dishes Cajamarca
Guinea pig with potatoes: potatoes Cuy: Cuy dry, pan fried and served with potatoes.
Dried potato chowder, soup base made of cheese, milk, eggs, pepper and dried potato. Suck green potato: potato soup, eggs, cheese and ground paico.
Canned figs, figs boiled in molasses. Caramel, dessert of milk, sugar, cinnamon and cornstarch. Dairy products in the area, such as cheese, the man ¬ tequilla and caramel are high quality.
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The main routes of penetration ia Sierra northern part of the Pan American Highway.
LIMA - PACASMAYO - Cajamarca. Distance: 872 km. Estimated time: 10-12h. Paved road.
Pacasmayo Lima (681 km). A Pacasmayo through the Panamerican Highway. Route 1N. Pacasmayo-Cajamarca (191 km, 3h 30m 4 h). Paved road maintenance process. Continuing along the Panamerican Highway, at the height of City of God (km 696) is the turnoff to Cajamarca. Route 08. Two-lane road, freshly paved but only in fair condition. It covers 176 km and passes through the towns of Scrapie (km 49) and Chilete (km 91) before crossing the river Jequetepeque, then crosses the towns of Magdalena (km 115), San Juan (km 142) and after 3 hours road, past the open The Hawk (2,960 m), 14 km from Cajamarca. Despite being well marked in this section should be cautious during the rainy season (December-March).
Cajamarca - Chachapoyas. Distance: 335 km.Tiempo estimate: 10-12h. Unpaved road.
Cajamarca-Celendín (109 km). From this point, the road (Route 08A) is a paved road in the first kilometers and then affirmed. Rises to 4.500 m in the open Pulucana and down slowly, passing through the village and open Encañada Comullca (3,800 m) and Loma del Indio (3,180 m).
Celendín-Chachapoyas (226 km). Paved highway (Route 08A), with deep chasms. After passing the open Geliga (3,065 meters), the road descends to the bridge Balsas (Chacanto) on the Marañón River (700 m). There he begins a remarkable rise, reaching 3.680 m in the open Black Mud is passed through the town of Leymebamba (where the Museum of the Mummies), El Tingo, the dev. to Kuelap (located 36 km) and reaches the detour to Chachapoyas, a city 11 km later. Without taking this detour route leads to Pedro Ruiz Gallo, the point where the Carretera Marginal, which is paved.
Lima-Piura-HUANCABAMBA. Distance: 1.202 km. Estimated time: 17h.
Lima-Piura (992 km). For the North American reaches Piura. Paved road. Route 1N. Piura-Huancabamba (210 km). Piura leaving the American branch of which goes to Olmos, crosses the turning Chulucanas, located at the height of the small village of El 50 (toll). Front by the Pan American reaches 14 km after the turnoff to Huancabamba (left). Taking this detour you enter a road that crosses the village of Las Shim, the district of Buenos Aires and up to Canchaque. From this point a difficult stretch, which is normally closed during the rainy season, reaching Huancabamba.
Liberty
Huamachuco (3.250 m)
A 190 km and 50 km from Trujillo Cajabamba. It has a beautiful Plaza de Armas. Trademark Remains Huamachuco preincaicos are 10 km N of town (20 'road in poor condition). A 40 km to Santiago de Chuco (3.100 m), the birthplace of poet Cesar Vallejo.
Piura
Huancabamba (2.000 m)
A 210 km of Piura, the last 70 km of track in poor condition affirmed. Huancabamba is one of the most interesting towns of Piura highlands. A 35 km Huancabamba and 4.000 m are the famous Huaringas, gaps that are attributed medicinal properties. The whole area is a center for healing or shamanism (folkloric medicine-ca). The locals take great pride and faith in their traditions.
Chulucanas (90 m)
60 km east of Piura, paved road. Between Sechura desert and the Andes is the town Chulucanas Potter. He is famous for its pottery bulky shapes, colors, browns and burnished finish.
Ayabaca (2,700 m)
In the mountains of Piura, near the equator. The Feast of The Lord Captive (12 to 15 October) announces a major pilgrimage.
