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Predeparture
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| Most of the people who visit Peru are amazed
by the Inca archaeological sites. Without doubt is the most famous. But Peru has much more. A trip
to
gives you the opportunity to admire part of the Peruvian history
in a remote corner of northeastern Peru. In this area the
Chachapoya culture, well-known as the Cloud forest people,
developed an interesting society between AD 800 until they
were conquered by the Incas in 1470 after a bloody war.
The Chachapoyas were excellent engineers and they chose strategic
places for their settlements and fortifications according
the characteristics of area (Remote forest hills with heavy
rains). They also were very respectful for their ancestors
that is why they also looked for really special places for
their burial buildings. |
The area has photogenic landscapes and different little and charm
communities where you will find warm and friendly people. It is
important to mention that just a few number of people speak English
for that reason it is important to have bilingual guide,
All our regular itineraries start in Chiclayo and include the following
highlights: , the Macro towers, the burial buildings of
and the interesting that keeps mummies found at La Laguna de los Condores.
You can not imagine how well-preserved the mummies are. It reflects
the excellent technology used by the ancient Chachapoyas embalmers.
Then you will return to Chiclayo.
For those who will take the , the highlights included are: , , Macro towers, La Congona (a Chachapoyas
settlement), drive the route from Leymebamba to Celendin and the
next day to Cajamarca, a charming city with its colonial houses,
cathedral, Main square, The Cuarto de Rescate (where Atahualpa,
the last Inca, was held as prisoner), churches, and also the Ventanillas
de Otuzco, The area is excellent for avid photographers. Special
programs for birdwatchers can be arranged according your expectations.
The journeys to Lost World of Chachapoyas are operated by our well-equipated
office in Chiclayo. We use 4 wheel drive cars, van and/or minibus
with air conditioner and good guides. At the moment there are unsurfaced
roads in Chachapoyas and they could be in not good conditions (specially
after the rains) but it is part of the your adventure.
Please note that on all programs a certain level of physical fitness
is required. You will trek for 2 to 3 hours and ride a horse.
For those who will take the , the highlights included are: , , Macro towers, La Congona (a Chachapoyas
settlement), drive the route from Leymebamba to Celendin and the
next day to Cajamarca, a charming city with its colonial houses,
cathedral, Main square, The Cuarto de Rescate (where Atahualpa,
the last Inca, was held as prisoner), churches, and also the Ventanillas
de Otuzco, The area is excellent for avid photographers. Special
programs for birdwatchers can be arranged according your expectations.
The journeys to Lost World of Chachapoyas are operated by our well-equipated
office in Chiclayo. We use 4 wheel drive cars, van and/or minibus
with air conditioner and good guides. At the moment there are unsurfaced
roads in Chachapoyas and they could be in not good conditions (specially
after the rains) but it is part of the your adventure.
Please note that on all programs a certain level of physical fitness
is required. You will trek for 2 to 3 hours and ride a horse.
For those who will take the , the highlights included are: , , Macro towers, La Congona (a Chachapoyas
settlement), drive the route from Leymebamba to Celendin and the
next day to Cajamarca, a charming city with its colonial houses,
cathedral, Main square, The Cuarto de Rescate (where Atahualpa,
the last Inca, was held as prisoner), churches, and also the Ventanillas
de Otuzco, The area is excellent for avid photographers. Special
programs for birdwatchers can be arranged according your expectations.
The journeys to Lost World of Chachapoyas are operated by our well-equipated
office in Chiclayo. We use 4 wheel drive cars, van and/or minibus
with air conditioner and good guides. At the moment there are unsurfaced
roads in Chachapoyas and they could be in not good conditions (specially
after the rains) but it is part of the your adventure.
Please note that on all programs a certain level of physical fitness
is required. You will trek for 2 to 3 hours and ride a horse.
| Distances
and times |
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| Chiclayo/ |
408
kms |
10
hours |
| Chillo
hacienda/Leymebamba |
66
kms |
2
hours |
| Leymebamba/Celendin |
138
kms |
9
to 10 hours |
| Celendin/Cajamarca |
109
kms |
3
hours |
| Cajamarca/Trujillo |
308
kms |
5
hours |
WEATHER CONDITIONS
The most rainfall occurring in the rainy season months from November
to April and they can continue until May. The average temperature
in the areas is as follows
HOW TO GET THERE
Our programs start in Chiclayo. Access to and from the area is by
4x4 vehicle, van or minibus and we can arrange at extra cost charter
flight if you have limited time. Our representatives in Chiclayo,
Chachapoyas, Cajamarca and Trujillo will take care about every detail
to offer you a good service.
If you ask charter flight, you should know that there is a limit
of 10 kilograms per person in the aircraft. If you have more kilograms
then the excess will be charged to you directly in the airport.
ABOUT THE ACCOMMODATIONS
We have selected the most comfortable accommodations available
but it must be noted that most of tourist facilities in the area
are still at a basic level.
- : 14 rooms with private
bath and hot water showers Good restaurant. Warm service.
For those taking the Chachapoyas Explorer, the following hotels
are also included:
- Hostal
Celendin: 26 rooms with private bath located in the Main
Square. Clean and good restaurant. Friendly staff.
- : Surrounded by beautiful
gardens and forest. It has 41 rooms with private bath (thermal
hot water showers) restaurant and cafeteria. Safety box, Telephone,
TV Color. Bar, Laundry
OUR PRICES INCLUDE
Transportation from Chiclayo to Chachapoyas and viceversa (Our Chachapoyas
Explorer program ends in Cajamarca city). Accommodations with meals
according the program, English speaking guide and entrance fees.
For special programs for birdwatchers our program includes an expert
guide or an ornithologist at extra cost.
OUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
Airport taxes, excess baggage charges, additional nights at Chachapoyas
or Cajamarca in case of flight cancellations, the passengers should
bring some cash for telephone calls, drinks, airport taxes, tips
and other personnel expenses.
WHAT TO BRING
-
Good binoculars
- Camera
gear (ASA 200 and 400 recommended)
- Sneakers
or hiking boots
- Rain
suit or long poncho (100 % waterproof – test before you
leave home)
- Sunscreen
lotion (high factor)
- A bottle or canteen to carry water on outings.
- A
hat
- Sunglasses
- Warm
jacket and sweaters for cool nights.
- Personal
toiletries and medications
General Conditions
In each booking please indicate the following information:
- Complete
name of the passengers and age.
- Passport
number and Nationality.
- Occupation.
- Any
special food requirements (Vegetarian, low salt, low fat, diabetic
or other)
- Any
special medical requirements.
- Details
about your hotel in Chiclayo.
Important: Though we have never heard of anyone
contracting yellow fever anywhere in Peru or neighboring countries
Peru nevertheless requires a current yellow fever vaccination
for trips to the rain forest regions. This vaccination normally
is required or recommended for all rain forest regions around
the world. This vaccination, which is valid for 10 years, must
be administered AT LEAST 10 days before the guests arrival in
Peru.
Our car and plane have a first aid kit. The car/bus is equipped
with a cellular phone and the aircraft is equipped with a radio.
InkaNatura Travel staff can be contacted 24 hours a day in Chiclayo,
Please find enclose our contacts:
Chiclayo
Gran Hotel Chiclayo (Lobby)
Federico Villareal 115 Chiclayo
Phone: (51 74) 209948
Lima
Manuel Banon 461 San Isidro, Lima
Phone: (51 1) 203-5000
InkaNatura staff can be contacted 24 hours a day on (074) 999-5024
in Cusco, or (01) 9909-0996 in Lima.
PRE-DEPARTURE BRIEFING.
One day before departure our representative in Chiclayo will contact
the clients to inform and coordinate everything for the trip to
Chachapoyas. InkaNatura must be informed in which hotel the clients
will be and the date of their arrival. Tours in Chiclayo are offered.
Please ask for further information when you make your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PROGRAMS MAY VARY SLIGHTLY SO AS TO MAXIMIZE
THE TRIP DEPENDING ON THE REPORTS OF WEATHER AND GUIDES BASED AT
THE CITIES.
If you are interested in the Moche and Chimu cultures that develop
in the north coast, you should took our Pre-tour in Chiclayo (29
meters above sea level) to visit the Tomb of the Lord in Sipan and
the Royal Tumbs of Sipan museum. At the end of the trip you should
take the extension to Trujillo to admire Chan Chan, the Sun and
Moon temple, etc.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CHACHAPOYAS
Travelers may recall three recent TV shows about The Chachapoyas
on Discovery Channel, BBC and other important film crews. Interesting
articles can be read at different important magazines.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
We recommend the following books
“Warriors of the Cloud: A Lost Civilization in
the Upper Amazon of Peru “
By Keith Muscutt. University of New Mexico Press, 1998. Highly
recommended !
“The Incas and their ancestors”: The Archaeology
of Peru
By Michael E Moseley, Revised edition, Thames &Hudson, 2001
Chachapoyas, the Lost Kingdom
By Adriana Von Hagen, Rafo Leon and Sonia Guillen. Collection
APU AFP Integra 2002
Los Chachapoya, moradores ancestrales de los Andes Amazonicos
peruanos
By Federico Kauffman Doig, Universidad Alas Peruanas, 2003
CHRONOLOGICAL CHART ABOUT THE CULTURES
For a better view of Peru history
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North
Andes & Coast
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South
Andes & Coast
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North
Andes& Amazon
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South
Andes & Amazon
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| 1532
AC
1200 AC |
Inca |
Inca
Tambo Colorado
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Inca |
Inca
Choquequirao
Machu Picchu
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| 1000
AC |
Chimu
Chan Chan
Lambayeque
Tucume
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Chincha |
int |
int |
600
AC |
Tihuanaco
– Huari |
Tihuanaco-Huari |
Chachapoyas
Kuelap
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int |
| 200
AC |
Moche
Sipan & Sun and Moon temples
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Nazca
Paracas/Necropolis
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int |
int |
| 1500
BC |
Chavin-Cupisnique
Sechin
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