Over the mountains to Chavin
To the interior of Chavin civilization
If you want to see during your visit of the beautiful Cordillera Blanca some sights or “relax” a little after trekking, it is recommended to set out from Huaraz for one day trip to Chavin de Huantar. Along the way await you beautiful mountain views, picturesque lagoon Querococha, passage through the tunnel at over four thousand meters above sea level and mountain slopes dotted with thousands of fields. The archaeological site itself is also quite interesting and there is a nice small museum on Chavin culture.
Drive Huaraz - Chavin de Huantar
Through a tunnel over Cordillera Blanca
Only few roads lead through the valley of river Santa over the ridge of Cordillera Blanca to the valley of Maranon. This one heading from of Huarazau to Chavin de Huantar is one of them. It culminates with tunnel Kahuish at the height of 4,516 meters above sea level. Right behind is pretty impressive statue of Christ looking into the valley. The biggest attraction on this journey is a pleasant stop at Lake Querococha. You will usually meet here tourist expeditions, which have a break during a day trip to the Inca ruins at Chavin. continue reading
Visit of Chavin de Huantar
Forgotten pre-Inca pyramid
Most tourists come to Cordillera Blanca to see breathtaking mountain sceneries and experience wonderful treks. However, there is another pretty interesting place on the "other“ side of the mountains, which is worth visiting and seeing – the center of ancient civilization in Chavin with a large half-ruined pyramid. continue reading
Visit of National Museum in Chavin
All about Chavin culture
Most people making a day trip from Huaraz to Chavin de Hunatar to see the remnants of this ancient civilization does not miss a visit to this small but interesting museum representing the local culture from the Stone Age up to the Chavin civilization. The museum is housed in a modern interesting building just a short walk from the historic ruins. continue reading
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