touristic brochure of amazonas
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Let the capital of the Amazonas department captivate you. Chachapoyas, a peaceful and friendly city, is the starting point for discovering the natural and cultural wealth which this land abundantly possesses. Amazonas is famous for its cloud forests, intensely humid zones which favor an exuberant flora and a singular fauna, besides its impressive lagoons and waterfalls. This was, as well, the land of the Chachapoya, the warrior people who left impressive fortifications such as Kuélap, as well as vestiges of monuments dedicated to their dead, such as the Karajía sarcophagi. Amazonas also houses indigenous ethnic groups who proudly preserve their ancestral traditions. Its gastronomy is another attraction you cannot miss.TRANSCRIPT
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Let yourself be enchanted by the capital of the Amazonas department. Chachapoyas, a peaceful and friendly city, is the starting point for discovering the natural and cultural wealth which this land abundantly possesses. Amazonas is famous for its cloud forests, intensely humid zones which favor an exuberant flora and a singular fauna, besides its impressive lagoons and waterfalls. Also, this
was the land of the Chachapoyas, the warrior people who left stunning constructions such as Kuélap, and vestiges of monuments dedicated to their dead, such as the Karajía sarcophagi. Moreover, Amazonas houses indigenous ethnic groups who proudly preserve their ancestral
not miss.
Welcome to Chachapoyas
Let yourself be enchanted by the capital of the Amazonas department. Chachapoyas, a peaceful and friendly city, is the starting point for discovering the natural and cultural wealth which this land abundantly possesses. Amazonas is famous for its cloud forests, intensely humid zones which favor an exuberant flora and a singular fauna, besides its impressive lagoons and waterfalls. Also, this
was the land of the Chachapoyas, the warrior people who left stunning constructions such as Kuélap, and vestiges of monuments dedicated to their dead, such as the Karajía sarcophagi. Moreover, Amazonas houses indigenous ethnic groups who proudly preserve their ancestral
not miss.
Welcome to Chachapoyas
Chachapoyas Main Square
ArchaeologyAlong the valley of the Utcubamba River there are hundreds of archaeologicalsites that belong to the Chachapoya culture. Its historical wealth is comparable to that of ancient Peru’s main civilizations.
Living cultureThe rural communities keep their traditions alive. Also, some villages produce outstanding craftworks such
and woolen knits.
Ecotourism Amazonas is the perfect place for nature lovers. Its diverse ecological strata house a biodiversity which is hard to find in other places. It is the birdwatchers’ paradise.
was the land of the Chachapoyas, the warrior people who left stunning constructions such as Kuélap, and vestiges of monuments dedicated to their dead, such as the Karajía sarcophagi. Moreover, Amazonas houses indigenous ethnic groups who proudly preserve their ancestral
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Chachapoyas Main Square
ArchaeologyAlong the valley of the Utcubamba River there are hundreds of archaeologicalsites that belong to the Chachapoya culture. Its historical wealth is comparable to that of ancient Peru’s main civilizations.
Living cultureThe rural communities keep their traditions alive. Also, some villages produce outstanding craftworks such
and woolen knits.
Ecotourism Amazonas is the perfect place for nature lovers. Its diverse ecological strata house a biodiversity which is hard to find in other places. It is the birdwatchers’ paradise.
was the land of the Chachapoyas, the warrior people who left stunning constructions such as Kuélap, and vestiges of monuments dedicated to their dead, such as the Karajía sarcophagi. Moreover, Amazonas houses indigenous ethnic groups who proudly preserve their ancestral
Dircetur Amazonas / PROMPERÚWalter Hupiu / PROMPERÚ
Rob y Anahi Williams / PROMPERÚ
Mylene d’Auriol / PROMPERÚ
Altitude: 2,334 msnm / 7,661 fasl
Altitude: 2,334 msnm / 7,661 fasl
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Chachapoyas tourist map 1 Basilica Cathedral 2 Virgen de Asunta Temple 3 Virgen de la Natividad Temple 4 Santo Domingo Temple 5 Casa de las Dos Rosas (Mansion of the Two Roses) 6 Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza Mansion 7 Luya Urco Viewpoint 8 Santa Ana Ethnic Religious and Historical Museum 9 Yanayacu Well 10 Plazuela de la Independencia (Independence Square) 11 Nuestra Señora de Belén Temple 12 Señor de la Buena Muerte Temple 13 Pampa de Higos Urco 14 Gilberto Tenorio Ruíz Exhibition Room 15 Vivero Santa Isabel (Greenhouse)
Altitude: 2,334 msnm / 7,661 fasl
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Chachapoyas tourist map 1 Basilica Cathedral 2 Virgen de Asunta Temple 3 Virgen de la Natividad Temple 4 Santo Domingo Temple 5 Casa de las Dos Rosas (Mansion of the Two Roses) 6 Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza Mansion 7 Luya Urco Viewpoint 8 Santa Ana Ethnic Religious and Historical Museum 9 Yanayacu Well 10 Plazuela de la Independencia (Independence Square) 11 Nuestra Señora de Belén Temple 12 Señor de la Buena Muerte Temple 13 Pampa de Higos Urco 14 Gilberto Tenorio Ruíz Exhibition Room 15 Vivero Santa Isabel (Greenhouse)
AMAZONASAmazonas boasts a broad and varied offer
Chachapoyas, you may visit Kuélap, Karajía, the Revash Mausoleums, Ollape, the Gocta Waterfall, and the towns of Leymebamba, Jalca Grande, and Huancas.
EXCURSIONS MAP
Distances from Chachapoyas(Main Square)Destination Km (Miles) Time (by car + hike)Karajía 51 (31) 2 hrs + 30 minsKuélap 72 (45) 2 hrs 30 mins + 25 minsPomacochas Lake 85 (53) 2 hrs + 15 minsLagoon of the Condors 138 (86) 2 hrs + 10 hrsGocta Waterfall 44 (27) 1 hr + 2 hrs 30 minsQuiocta Cavern 48 (30) 1 hr 30 mins + 10 minsRevash 74 (46) 1 hr 30 mins + 1 hr 30 minsLeymebamba Museum 103 (64) 2 hrs + 45 mins
AMAZONASAmazonas boasts a broad and varied offer
Chachapoyas, you may visit Kuélap, Karajía, the Revash Mausoleums, Ollape, the Gocta Waterfall, and the towns of Leymebamba, Jalca Grande, and Huancas.
EXCURSIONS MAP
Distances from Chachapoyas(Main Square)DestinationKarajía Kuélap Pomacochas LakeLagoon of the CondorsGocta WaterfallQuiocta CavernRevashLeymebamba Museum
(Miles) Time (by car + hike)2 hrs + 30 mins2 hrs 30 mins + 25 mins2 hrs + 15 mins2 hrs + 10 hrs1 hr + 2 hrs 30 mins1 hr 30 mins + 10 mins1 hr 30 mins + 1 hr 30 mins2 hrs + 45 mins
Amazonas’ landscapes are embellished by lagoons and waterfalls. Some of them are accessible such as the Laguna de los Cóndores (Lagoon of the Condors) and Pomacochas lagoon.
The climateAmazonas’s climate is mild. It is recommended to have light meals on the first day of stay. Bring warm clothes and rain covers with you.
Laguna de los Cóndores (Lagoon of the Condors)
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Must-see places:
CHACHAPOYAS. The visitor can see Spanish Colonial and Republican mansions that exhibit over 450 balconies, as well as churches, parks, and the Yana Yacu
and pastry shops offer the best of Amazonas’ culinary art.
ETHNOHISTORICAL AND RELIGIOUS MUSEUM. Opened in 2009, it is located in the Santa Ana Colonial Church, rebuilt to house a remarkable exhibition of Amazona’s cultural heritage.
FROM CHACHAPOYAS
LEYMEBAMBA MUSEUM. It exhibits 219 mummies and objects found in the Lagoon of the Condors, as well as
KUÉLAP. It is a stone citadel built by the Chachapoya culture around 800 A.D. It is located at 3,000 masl (9842,52 fasl) and covers about 6 hectares (14,83 acres). Inside the fortress there are 420 circular buildings decorated with rhombus- and zigzag-shaped friezes.
GOCTA WATERFALL. With 771 meters (2332,68 ft) high, it is considered the world’s third tallest waterfall. It is the natural habitat of toucans, monkeys, hummingbrids, and the Andean cock-of-the-rock.
QUIOCTA CAVERNS. These are natural capricious formations that house pre-Inca burials.
KARAJÍA SARCOPHAGI. These one-thousand-year-old pre-Inca tombs were placed on top of a cliff. They are 2 meters (6,56 ft) high, molded in clay and decorated with geometrical motifs.
LEVANTO. This zone keeps pre-Hispanic vestiges such as the Ashpachaca channel, the Qhapaq Ñan (Inca Trail), and the archaeological sites of Yalape and Collacruz. The town, which dates back to the Spanish Colonial times, lodges the second church built in the East of Peru.
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The information contained in this brochure has been updated in April 2014. In order to create it, PROMPERÚ has used official information sources and has worked with the Fair Trade and Tourism Regional Offices.
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