Tour of the main attractions in the city of Cajamarca. Visit the Hill of Santa Apolonia, natural vantage point in the center of the city from where you can appreciate the whole city and the valley of Cajamarca. Here you also find the so-called Silla del Inca, which was a pre-Inca ceremonial altar.
Then proceed to the Monumental Complex of Belen, with the Church of Nuestra Señora de la Piedad. Then continue to the "Cuarto del Rescate", where the Inca Atahualpa, last king of the Incas, was held prisoner. Then visit the exteriors of the temple of San Francisco, built in 1562 and inhabited by the first Franciscans. Also visit the Plaza de Armas, and the exterior of the Cathedral, built in the seventeenth century, with a facade that is a refined sample of Baroque art, standing out its main altar made completely of gold leafs. After the visit, transfer back to the hotel.
Meeting/pick-up point: Pick up at the hotel in Cajamarca downtown area.
Duration: 3 hours approx.
Start/opening time: From Tuesday to Saturday at 9am.
Languages: Bilingual (English and Spanish).
Others: This tour is not recommended for people with physical disabilities due to lack of access. People under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to participate in this tour.
Recommended: Comfortable shoes and any kind of clothes depending on the season.
In order to book this service the following information is required: complete names, date of birth, passport number, nationality, language, and the hotel where passenger will be staying.