Kuelap Ancient Fortress Day Trip by Cable Car from Chachapoyas

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About this activity

Come and discover the fortified citadel of Kuelap, home of the Chachapoyas Cloud Warriors. The massive stone walls and hundreds of ruins stand as a reminder of a formidable culture lost to history

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: VIPAC Travel

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Lunch
Included: Horseback ride (optional) additional pay
Included: Vehicle (round trip from and to Chachapoyas)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Personal expenses
Not included: Services not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Fortaleza de Kuelap

8 hours Admission included

In the morning, we will go to Kuelap, a majestic architectural site built by the Chachapoyas. On our way, we will make a brief stop for a panoramic view of the Macro Archaeological site, also known as "Macro Towers" for its characteristic design. Macro is located on the side of a hill overlooking Utcubamba river. As follows we will go to Nuevo Tingo town, where we will board the bus that will take us to the Cable Car station. Once on board the modern cable cars, a short and safe trip will take us to the starting point of the visit to Kuelap. We may climb on foot to the "Fortress", which is built on top of the Cerro Barreta (3,000 m.a.s.l.). Kuelap is a place surrounded by beautiful landscapes; at first, it seems inaccessible since it is protected by colossal walls and cliffs on three of its four sides. It has three platforms, and inside they have circular buildings decorated with rhomboidal and zigzag friezes. Its complex interior architecture indicates it was a well-organized population group. The surrounding landscape and the natural scenarios makes it unforgettable. We will return to Nuevo Tingo town for lunch. Then return to Chachapoyas city.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Villa de Paris
Hostal Revash
La Ensenada Hotel Chachapoyas
Posada del Arriero

Using your ticket

In case you have an emergency or need extra information regarding your service, you may call our 24 hours department at +511 6101900 (ext 255 or 279).

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (light hiking boots)
Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent and camera with extra battery
In rainy season (November to March): Bring raincoat