Chachapoyas: Karajía Sarcophagi & Quiocta Caves
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Embark on a captivating journey to Karajía's hanging sarcophagi, where ancient Chachapoya cultures laid their mummies to rest. These towering burial towers are shrouded in mystery and offer a glimpse into the rituals of the past. Afterward, delve into the depths of the Quiocta Caves, a subterranean wonder adorned with stalactites and stalagmites. This tour promises an adventure through time and a unique exploration of ancient traditions.9 hours
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- Maximum 16 travellers in this tour.
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Cavernas de Quiocta
Carr. Cdad. de Lamud - Pte. Caclic, Lamud, Peru, 51041Our day begins at 8:00 AM.
We leave the city of Chachapoyas en route to the province of Luya, first going down into the Utcubamba valley, the most emblematic area of this pre-Columbian civilization. After passing the left side of the Utcubamba, high up on the mountains adjacent to it, is the village of Lamud.
In Lamud we will make a stop where we will reserve our lunches in advance before driving 30 more minutes to the cave. Lunches will be eaten on the way back when returning from the cave. The cave is located 2700 meters above sea level and has a horizontal depth of 550 meters. Inside we will have time to appreciate the rock formations formed by millions of years of speleogenesis as well as archaeological remains left by the Chachapoyas in their funerary and sacred rituals.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location2
Sarcofagos de Karajia
Luya, Chachapoyas, PeruAfterwards we return to Lamud for our lunches. From Lamud we will drive for an hour to the village of Cruzpata and from there we will hike 2 kilometers to the sarcophagi of Karajia. (Horses and mules are also available if desired.) Once we reach Karajia our professional guide will show us around the site. We will learn about the religious beliefs of the Chachapoyas and other cultural factors which archaeologists have discovered in recent years.3 hours • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location3
Chachapoyas
Chachapoyas, PeruWe will conclude the visit by pointing out all of the different sarcophagi in the area and examining them from all possible angles. Afterwards we will drive back to Chachapoyas arriving in the city around 6:00 to 6:30 PM.3 hours • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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Tour operator will pick up all customers from their respective locations- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
- We will pick you up from your hotel in Chachapoyas
- Travelers will be picked up 15 minutes before departure time
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Tour Guide Available In
- Spanish
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- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Lima time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by IZI PERUCreated on 28 Apr 2024Created on 28 Jun 2025
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