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 se...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Cajamarca Cathedral and Belen monumental complex
Snacks and beverages
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by two adults.
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It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying in order to coordinate your pick up.
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Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
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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 se...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional bilingual tour guide (English and Spanish)
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Cajamarca Cathedral and Belen monumental complex
Snacks and beverages
Gratuities
Personal expenses
Itinerary
1
Cerro Santa Apolonia
The top of Santa Apolonia hill is 500 meters higher than the city.
It highlights, among the steps and gardens, a chapel dedicated to the Virgin of Fatima where the faithful worship him.
20 minutes
2
Iglesia de Belen
Its construction dates from the eighteenth century. In this monumental complex are the church of Belén, the medical museum (which was once the men's hospital), the archaeological-ethnological museum (which was once the women's hospital) and the cemetery.
45 minutes
3
Plaza de Armas de Cajamarca
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. The exteriors of the temple of San Francisco was built in 1562 and inhabited by the first Franciscans.
45 minutes
4
Cuarto del Rescate
It is called "Fourth of the Rescue" because when the Inca Atahualpa was captured, he promised to fill once with gold and twice with silver and precious stones as far as his hand could reach, in the room that was imprisoned, to obtain his freedom .
