From Ancash: Excursion to Chavin de Huantar + entrance fee – Ancash, Peru

EXPERIENCE

Huaraz – Querococha Lagoon – Chavin Monument / Museum

It is considered that Chavin de Huantar was one of the first cultures of Peru and the first Cult Center.
The visit begins touring the villages located in the southern part of the city of Huaraz (Recuay, Ticapampa, Catac) and then turn east and go into the Cordillera Blanca and stop for about 20 minutes at the Querococha lagoon (3900 meters above sea level), Then we continue ascending to the Cahuish pass and cross the valley of the Callejón de Conchucos and arrive after an endless descent of curves to the city of Chavin where we will visit the majestic archaeological complex of Chavin (Square Plaza, Circular Plaza, The Castle, The Labyrinths and the famous Lanzon) and also the museum of Chavin which is located 1 km from the city.
Here we can learn about the different stages and phases of the development of the Great First High Andean Culture in Peru. After lunch in the city of Chavin and a few minutes walk through its streets, we will return by the same route to the city of Huaraz.

HIGHLIGHTS

Chavín de Huántar is also called the parent culture of the Peruvian Andes.
Chavín de Huántar was an important ceremonial center of a pre-Inca culture.
Chavín de Huántar is a World Cultural Heritage Site.

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