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Top 10 Things to do in Amazonas Region, Peru
Amazonas (Spanish pronunciation: [amaˈsonas]) is a region of northern Peru bordered by Ecuador on the north and west, Cajamarca Region on the west, La Libertad Region on the south, and Loreto Region and San Martín Region on the east. Its capital is the city of Chachapoyas.
Restaurants in Amazonas Region
1. Kuelap Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By Jas_5555555 - Vancouver, BC, Canada
Kuélap is not actually a fortress, the community of some 3000 people was built on on top of a solid rock mountain. the 'walls' are actually the foundation of the town, constructed to level off the top on the mountain in two levels for the houses and ceremonial centers. A marvelous and educational trip. Take warm clothing, and rain gear. Weather changes quickly.
2. Museo de Leimebamba
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By Karolina K - Copenhagen, Denmark
Very good museum, you can find actually many mommies. If you know spanish, it's a pro because all the information are in spanish. If it was not my boyfriend, who translated the notes, I wouldn't be able to get knowledge about artifacts exhibited in there. I was very impressed by the mommies, I have never seen such a big collection.
3. Bosque Berlin
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By brunomonteferri - Lima
We learned how to cook what we harvested, milk the cows, explored caves and creeks, watched cock of the rocks, yellow-tailed woolly monkeys and night monkeys. It was an incredible experience to connect with nature and with an inspiring family dedicated to an amazing grassroots conservation initiative. Leyda, don Ricardo and doña Carmela have already become part of our family and they receive each person with their warm hearts and wide open smiles.
4. Sarcofagos de Karajia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 304 reviews
Reviewed By Michael M - Chachapoyas, Peru
Biscuits and gravy was this a trip! A crazy, bone-rattling, eye-popping drive through over some rugged roads and little villes brings you to this remote canyon site on the edge of Cruzpata! I looked down the roadway (ain't no cars going down that)/trail and thought THAT was steep enough headind down to the site, 1km from registry/parking. Oh, no, it gets steeper. Don't be shy about using a horse, either, or have it waiting for the return. Sharp turns to steep, steep turns to steeper over rocky, crumbling, slick, uneven, narrow, edge of precipice trail as you hike to the sarcaphogai. The hike is part of the adventure AND then you get to see where they sit. This is way above you, 50' maybe, and they're not easy to see without the right spots to take pics. Wow! Amazing, 2.3 meter figures that remain of what have must have been more as you look at other niches and some bone remnants on the trail. Some nice cascade, views of the farms in the steep Canyons and the EVEN rougher trail the farmers use that went down below our trail! To see where they are, imagine how they were put into place, and listen to the history is something. I think there's more on that cliff face to see or discover, but the trail was rough enough, let alone trying to get to the figures. Impressive.
5. Laguna de los Condores
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Romboud - Utrecht Province, The Netherlands
This Hike is just a surreal wonderful experience. Make sure you visit the museum in Leymebamba the day before you go on this hike. The mummies are so special!
The hike is pretty tough, but Lenis the guide takes horses and then you can rest on a horse when you get tired. The hike and the lake are already incredibly beautiful, but then the experience to visit the site where 200 mummies where found just 20 years ago is indescribable. An experience I can recommend to all people who love the outdoors and have a bit of stamina.
Contact Lenis by phone +51 941 850 673
He is a good guide and a nice person to be around.
6. Laguna Burlan
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5 based on 1 reviews
7. Revash Mausoleo de los Chachapoyas
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4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By ahva63
You don't get into the place itself, but very near. Go with a guide that will tell you the stories and history of the place.
The easiest way to get there is walking down from the village above it (45 min) and than continuing down another 90 min where the car can wait to you. Not difficult
8. Caverna de Quiocta
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4 based on 220 reviews
La caverna queda a 1h y 30 minutos en auto de Chachapoyas, con una caminata corta de 15 minutos, en ese paseo se va tambien a los Sarcofagos de Karajia.
Reviewed By lorneinvan - Vancouver, Canada
The caves themselves are spacious and had some beautiful stalactites. But it is not the most interesting cave from a geological perspective. Note that the cave floor is very muddy and wet . The location is beautiful as is the drive up which makes the trip worthwhile.
9. Canon del Sonche
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By GlobalRunaways - Perth, Australia
Take a collectivo from Chachapoyas for 3 soles per person. It's a short walk from the centre of town to the entrance which costs a further 3 soles.
The canyon is beautiful. You can take the paths leading either side of the look out for different view points.
We loved that the whole place was covered in Aussie eucalyptus trees and that we had one area of the canyon all to ourselves. It was nice and peaceful away from other tourists and was a great time filler one afternoon when we had nothing else to do.
Recommend wearing warm clothes as it does get very chilly.
10. Centro Historico
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Robert C - Dublin, Ireland
This is the standard central plaza that you see everywhere in Latin America with main Cathedral and shops, restaurants. Chachapoyas is a small town so you can't miss it. The Cathedral is a nice building as well.
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