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Chachapoyas Kingdom of the Clouds

• Caves of Quiocta and Sarcophagus (stone coffin) of Karajía.
• Walk to the Gocta Waterfalls, one of the highest in the world.
• Kuelap, the fortress of the Chachapoya – Warriors of the Clouds.

Route Plan

Day 1: Transfer from Tarapoto to Chachapoyas.

• We can travel in any of these schedules 8 am - 2 pm - 6 pm - trip by car 6h-38mins.
• Arrival at the Hotel Nuñurkuco.

Day 2: Caves of Quiocta and sarcophagi (stone coffin) of Karajía.

• We will leave Chachapoyas towards the town of Lamud to visit the upper part of the Quiocta caves, located at approximately 3100 meters above sea level. Where we explore a variety of stalactites and stalagmites within a radius of 150 meters, which are formed by the action of water dripping on calcite stone.
• Karajía Sarcophagi: 51 kilometers northwest of the city of Chachapoyas to the community of Cruzpata and 1 km on foot. We will find molded with small stones joined by mud and straw, these anthropomorphic sarcophagi - they reach 2 meters in height. On the outside they are painted ocher and white, simulating masks. Also known as Purunmachos, the Sarcophagi are located on inaccessible cliffs where the mummified bodies of the most important rulers of the Chachapoyas culture are found - guided tour.
• Return to the Hotel, overnight.

Day 3: Gocta waterfall one of the highest in the world.

The Gocta Waterfall is one of the greatest natural attractions of the Amazon. Considered the third highest waterfall in the world.
• 1 hour drive by car to the town of Cocachimba located at 1830m, where we begin the adventure. Hike approximately 2 hours to the second fall, which is 540 meters high. During the tour you can see interesting plants and birds such as the cock-of-the-rock and the spatula-tailed hummingbird.
• Some time for outdoor recreation (swimming for the brave).
• Return transportation: 1 horse per tourist (optional).
• Return to Chachapoyas, transfer to hotel.

Day 4: The Fortress of Kuelap (Wonder of Peru)

• Tours to the Kuelap Fortress, located at 3000 m, the most important Archaeological complex for the Chachapoyas, built since the 6th century. DC. And discovered in 1843, its stone walls of up to 20 meters are impressive. de Altura, which protects more than 500 circular houses, many of them decorated with friezes in the form of zigzags and rhomboids, distributed over seven hectares.
• The tour is guided, starting from the district of Tingo.
• The cable cars of Kuelap, which we will enjoy on a trip through the clouds for 35 min.
• After lunch, visit the Tingo district and return to Chachapoyas, transfer to the hotel.