Peru · Walking Tours

4-Hour Walking Tour of Ayacucho with Acuchimay Viewpoint

4 Hours Round trip from Ayacucho Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the Baroque architecture of Ayacucho's Cathedral
02 Explore the legacy of the Chimú, Moche, Wari, and other cultures at the Hipólito Unanue Museum
03 Visit the peaceful Monastery of Santa Teresa of the Discalced Carmelites
04 Discover Huamanga's carvings and looms in the Santa Ana neighbourhood
05 Take in the views from the Acuchimay viewpoint

Embark on a 4-hour walking tour through Ayacucho, beginning at Plaza Mayor with an introduction to the Baroque architecture of the Cathedral. Continue to the Hipólito Unanue Museum to discover the legacy of the Chimú, Moche, Wari, and other cultures, then visit the peaceful Monastery of Santa Teresa of the Discalced Carmelites. The experience also takes you into the Santa Ana neighbourhood to explore Huamanga's carvings and looms before ending at the scenic viewpoint of Acuchimay.

The experience also takes you into the Santa Ana neighbourhood to explore Huamanga's carvings and looms before ending at the scenic viewpoint of Acuchimay.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Ayacucho

Languages Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Ayacucho City Walk to Acuchimay Viewpoint

Meet at Plaza Mayor to begin the tour with a brief explanation of the current architecture of the Baroque Cathedral.
Then continue to the Hipólito Unanue Museum, where you will learn about the Chimú, Moche, Wari, and other cultures. After that, visit the Monastery of Santa Teresa of the Discalced Carmelites.
Next, arrive in the Santa Ana neighbourhood, where you will learn about Huamanga's carvings and looms. To finish the tour, the last stop will be the viewpoint of Acuchimay.
End of the tour at approximately 19:00.