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Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)
Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)
Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)
Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)
Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)

Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)

By Andes Lovers Travel Agency
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$65 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 10h
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  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

The Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 1985.
It is considered the first Andean empire in South America.
It is the parent culture
Its stone carvings are unique.
It has a lot of wealth and cultural and historical value for Peru and the world.
It is considered as the most important pilgrimage centre in the Andean world
It is located in the middle of two rivers.

Activity location

  • Laguna Querococha
    • Recuay, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Laguna Querococha
    • Recuay, Peru, Peru

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Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument (Full Day)
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • Spanish

Pickup included

Language options: Spanish
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
NZ$64.88 x 1 AdultNZ$64.88
Total
Price is NZ$64.88

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedEntrance to the places of visit

Know before you book

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Laguna Querococha
  • 20m
We will enter the Huascarán National Park, where we will make a brief stop at this beautiful lagoon, from where we can appreciate the southern face of the Cordillera Blanca, a whimsical geological formation that resembles the ancient map of Peru.
Archaeological Site of Chavin
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
We will arrive at the famous first pre-Hispanic empire of Peru, discovered by Julio C. Tello in 1919 and that in 1985 was declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO. Chavín is a complex ceremonial centre, built around 1500 - 500 BC, of which the monumental part is known, which is comprised of a set of massive-looking buildings considered temples. You will visit the Plaza Mayor, the Black and White Staircase, the Building A, Portico de las Falcónidas, Plaza Circular, Cabezas Clavas, the galleries and the Lanzón (impressive stone sculpture in the shape of a knife).
Chavin National Museum
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
National Museum of Chavín de Huantar: we will go to the famous Peruvian Japanese cooperation museum, which houses in its different exhibition rooms original pieces and replicas of the discoveries at the Chavín de Huantar Archaeological Monument.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESLaguna Querococha
    • Recuay, Peru, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLELaguna Querococha
    • Recuay, Peru, Peru

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