The north attracts far fewer tourists, and that is probably why we prefer it! It will seduce all lovers of lonely, history-based, pre-Columbian and natural sites. Here too you will find the three atmospheres: Pacific coast (fairly desert), Cordillera of the Andes (and its high peaks) and Amazon (tropical climate).
Day 1: Arrival in the capital
Day 2: Visit of Lima
Day 3: The white cordillera
Day 4: Archeological site Chavin de Huantar
Day 5: Lagoon and mountains
Day 6: The magnificent canyon del Pato
Day 7: In the Moche Valley
Day 8: Visit to the historic center of Trujillo
Day 9: Túcume and the Valley of Pyramids
Day 10: Northern Treasures
Day 11: Visit by Cajamarca
Day 12: Through the Cordillera
Day 13: The Mythical Fortress of the Chachapoyas
Day 14: Cape to the Amazon
Day 15: From lake to lake
Day 16: Falls from Ahuashiyacu
Day 17: The time of return rang
©Stéphan SZEREMETA
Arrival in Lima.
Visit of the capital (colonial centre, modern centre, museums).
Bus to Huaraz, in the white cordillera. Attention to altitude sickness!
One day excursion to the Huantar Chavin site. Sumptuous landscapes.
Visit of Llanganuco Lagoon and the villages of Carhuaz and Yungay.
©Stéphan SZEREMETA
Bus to Trujillo via the spectacular canyon del Pato.
©Jeanne RANCIC
Visit of the Huaca Arco Iris (chimu temple), sun and moon pyramids, as well as the magnificent site of Chan Chan. Dinner on the Pacific coast (Huanchaco fishing port).
©Stéphan SZEREMETA
Visit of Trujillo colonial center in the morning, then bus in the afternoon to Chiclayo. Night possible in the charming lodge of Tucume.
Visit of the archeological site of Tucume and the Sipan Museum. Night in Tucume or Chiclayo.
©Jeanne RANCIC
Visit of the National Museum of Sican (archeological pieces) and the Pomac bosch, bus in the afternoon to Cajamarca.
Visit of the city (magnificent colonial remains), then windows of the Otuzco (pre-Columbian necropolis), as well as the famous thermal baths (Baños del Inca).
Bus to Chachapoyas. A company connects the two cities through Leymebamba. It's very panoramic road. Can sleep in Tingo, below the Kuélap site.
©Catherine FAUCHEUX
Visit the mysterious ruins of Kuélap. Afternoon to wander in the peaceful Chachapoyas.
Bus to Tarapoto; possible to descend to Moyobamba and discover the renacal forest of Tingana all day long. 2 hours separate Moyobamba from Tarapoto.
Excursion to Laguna Azul or one day in Lago Lindo. Swimming possible.
©Stéphan SZEREMETA
In the morning, visit the waterfalls of Ahuashiyacu and the village of Lamas, then plane for Lima.
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Peru, Bolivia
Peru, Bolivia
