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What to do and see in Amazonas Region, Peru: The Best Ancient Ruins
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.
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1. Pueblo de Los Muertos Tingorbamba
2. Kuelap
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Located 3,000 meters above sea level, these ruins are what remain of the stone temples, towers and fortresses of the supposedly lost white race called the Sachapuyos.
Reviewed By 614JohnL614 - London, United Kingdom
Bound to get more and more popular and well known - the earlier that you can fit this into your program, the better. No disrespect, but fewer people means more enjoyment and more chance to absorb the magic of the fortress. The advent of the cable car is excellent-my last visit took two hours to ascend and two hours back. Now it is a calm 20 minutes. You can take a horse for 15 soles for the final leg of the ascent. And don’t forget-not too many selfies!
3. Mausoleum of Revash
4. Revash Mausoleo de los Chachapoyas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 147 reviews
Reviewed By Jas_5555555 - Quito, Ecuador
From paved road to dirt road, from a stone path to dirt trail (2km one way) - and all the while a breathtaking landscape - Hiking boots and walking stick proved useful, didn't need the raincoat - but advise taking one, along with a camera with a telephoto lens. The highlight of course was arriving at the lookout point for the Mausoleos (only one of many in the area, but the only one accessible to tourists). I recommend a backpack with water, snacks and a sweater and scarf, along with a hat for the sun - temperature and weather can change quickly from hot to cold. I would not recommend going without a guide.
5. Petroglifos de Pitaya
6. Kuelap Fortress
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,102 reviews
Reviewed By paulfX4441GX - Phoenix, United States
Perched on a mountain top, these pre inca ruins were built by the Chachapoya people beginning in the 5th century and it was only abandoned after the Spanish conquest. We purchased a tour through our hotel in Chachapoyas which included transport, cable car tickets, a two hour guided tour and lunch before return to Chachapoyas. The recently constructed cable car makes access to Kuelap significantly easier than was previously possible, it takes hours of the journey to the ruins and provides a stunning scenic ride across the valley to the ruins. The ruins encompsas the entire area of the ancient city which is located on a mountain peak and constructed from the stone available on site. Most buildings are only partially preserved, having suffered the ravages of overgrowth by trees and other vegetation, but what mremains is significant and gives a good view of how the city must have looked. If you have visited the ubiquitous Inca ruins in other parts of Peru, this is a must see site that highlights one of the many other cultures that made Peru home throughout its long history. Please note that after exiting the cable car, there is still an up-hill hike to get to the ruins. We opted to rent a horse at the visitors' center (40 soles round trip), and we were led along a separate path to the entrance to the ruins where the horse and handler waited for us to complete the tour and then led us back to the visitors' center for our return.
7. Sarcofagos de Karajia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Reviewed By jaypD2078YW
We booked what turned out to be a 12 hour tour. We left chachapoyas at 8am for an hour drive to the caves for a 45 minute walk into the dark cave. We were provided lights and boots. The cave is peaceful and awe inspiring. We then went to a good lunch. The drive from lunch was an hour up and around a beautiful mountain side. Peru is amazing! The hike to the sarcophagus was about a half an hour down hill. The site is awesome and beautiful. It was $25 a person for lunch and a ride to both spots. Our tour kind was kind and spoke Spanish and enough English to work with. My favorite trip in Peru so far.
