Peru · Archaeology

1-Day Chavín de Huántar Tour from Huaraz through the Cordillera Blanca

1 Day Round trip from Huaraz Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel through the Cordillera Blanca and past Querococha Lagoon
02 Explore the archaeological complex of Chavín de Huántar
03 See the circular square, castle, labyrinths, and famous arena
04 Visit the Chavín Museum to learn about Peru's first high Andean culture

Embark on a full-day journey from Huaraz to Chavín de Huántar, travelling through scenic Andean landscapes that include the Cordillera Blanca, Querococha Lagoon, and the towns of Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac. Explore the archaeological complex of Chavín, including its circular square, castle, labyrinths, and famous arena, then continue to the Chavín Museum to learn more about Peru's first high Andean culture. The tour begins with hotel pick-up near Huaraz's main square at 8:30 a.m. and returns to the city at approximately 7:00 p.m. A stop for lunch is included in the schedule, although lunch is at your own expense and costs on average more than 30 soles.

Along the way, we will pass through towns such as Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac, as well as the Cordillera Blanca and Querococha Lagoon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Huaraz, Chavín de Huantar

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Chavín de Huántar and the Andean Landscapes from Huaraz

We will start this excursion with hotel pick-up near the main square of Huaraz at 8:30 a.m.
We will travel to the monument. Along the way, we will pass through towns such as Recuay, Ticapampa, and Catac, as well as the Cordillera Blanca and Querococha Lagoon.
Continuing the tour, we will pass through the Cahuish Tunnel and the Callejón de Conchucos until we arrive in the city of Chavín. There, we will visit the archaeological complex of Chavín and explore its main areas, including the circular square, the castle, the labyrinths, and the famous arena, among others.
We will also visit the Chavín Museum, where we will learn more about the development of Peru's first high Andean culture.
After the visit, we will stop so you can have lunch on your own. The average cost of lunch is more than 30 soles.
We will then return to the city of Huaraz, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.