SUMMARY

The small town of Chachapoyas is the gateway to the imposing ruined Fortress of Kuelap. Within the province of Amazonas, it is a place to see Andean life at its most natural, unchanged by modern times and tourism. Every evening, the Plaza de Armas becomes the focal point for people to meet. Young lovers, good friends and families come together and socialise.

Due to its more remote location the stunning Fortress of Kuelap set in the Chachapoyas region has until now only been visited by the more adventurous traveller. Now with the planned expansion of the airport at Chachapoyas and work beginning on a new improved road network it is believed that Kuelap is set to become one of Peru's major destinations.

Your tour to the little-known settlement of Kuelap can be combined with a visit to the other wonder of the north, the extensive collection of artefacts found at the burial site of the Lord of Sipan now housed in the world-class museum, ‘Museo Tumbas Reales del Señor Sipán’

For those who wish to see and experience these places of special interest we recommend that ideally you try to visit by mid 2007 before mass tourism and the inevitable changes that come with it, change the feel of this most special of 'Peruvian Secrets' forever.

More stone used than in the Great Pyramids

The ruins consist of around 400 settlements and more stone was used in its construction than in the great pyramids. The site is originally pre-Inca and was not built to be lived in but as a fortress built during a time of many hostilities from neighbouring tribes.
The invading Incas brought with them firm discipline, but brought peace to the area. They further developed the site, making it a settlement and a place of rulership.

Local People

We use local people to assist our guide in bringing to life what was once a major civilisation. During your visit you will be served a picnic lunch and hot refreshments, this is a full day tour ending with a breathtaking view of the sunset before returning to the hotel.