Tour Namora in Cajamarca Half Day

Places to visit: Namora village, the Inca’s alameda, the forest of stones of Los Sapitos, guitar and charango workshop, San Nicolas lagoon.

Cajamarca

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About this tour

Start: At 8:30 a.m. at his hotel in the city of Cajamarca.
Duration: 6 hours (half day).
Type of transport: Tourist minivan for the whole tour.
Tickets included (no queues): Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
Tour guide: Professional guide in group service.
Feeding: At the tourist restaurant of El Aventurero recreational center (not included).
Tourist attractions to visit: Namora village, the alameda of the Incas, the forest of stones of the Sapitos, guitar and charango workshop, San Nicolas lagoon.
Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
Tour available from 1 tourist.
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Description

Meet the beautiful district of Namora and its main tourist attractions in the Cajamarca region in the Andes Mountains of Peru. The visitor will appreciate beautiful landscapes as well as historical places. The route offers the visit to places on the outskirts of the city of Cajamarca, such as: the alameda of the Incas, the forest of stones of the Sapitos, a guitar and charango workshop, the San Nicolas lagoon and the recreational center El Aventurero (tourist lunch not included). The service lasts half a day (6 hours), from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm. It includes pick up from the city of Cajamarca, full tourist transportation, professional tour guide and all necessary entrance fees.

This is the experience

The Namora in Cajamarca Half Day tour begins with the pick up of the tourist from the door of their respective hotel in the city of Cajamarca at 8.30 in the morning. Then, you will travel to the famous Alameda de los Incas, where statues of all the Inca rulers stand, an ideal place for photographs. The next destination will be the forest of the toads with various stones in the shape of animals. Afterwards, lunch will be served at the El Aventurero recreational center overlooking the San Nicolas Lagoon. The visitor will be able to navigate in totora reed boats in this beautiful lagoon. The tour also includes a visit to a guitar and charango workshop. It offers an experience with many beautiful landscapes, history and the culture and tradition of the people of Cajamarca. This is an all inclusive service from 8.30 am to 2.30 pm.

Itinerary

The tour starts with the pick up of the visitor from the door of his hotel in the city of Cajamarca at about 8.30 in the morning. The pick up will be accompanied by a professional tour guide.
After picking up the members of the tour begins the trip in tourist transport to the district of Namora on the outskirts of the city of Cajamarca (route of 29 kilometers by road).
Next, we will visit the Alameda de los Incas, a set of fiberglass statues with the figure of the fourteen Incas. There the visitor can learn more about the history of the empire that had in Cajamarca one of its most important citadels.
Then we will return to board the tourist transport for the trip to the Bosque de Piedras de Sapitos, a place where you can see volcanic rock formations formed by erosion thousands of years ago. The rocks have figures of animals, especially toads, which gives the site its name. In the place you can also find figures of guinea pigs, turtles and more.
The next tourist destination to visit is the Namora guitar and charango workshop. There the visitor will learn about the process of making these beautiful musical instruments. The artists will give us a musical show and we will have the opportunity to purchase a musical instrument.
Then we will start our trip to the San Nicolas Lagoon, one of the most famous in the region, with 2 kilometers long and 1.7 kilometers wide. There, in the recreational center El Aventurero, we will stop for a delicious lunch (service not included in the tour). The tourist will be able to choose from one of the traditional Peruvian dishes prepared with Cajamarca ingredients.
After lunch we will have the opportunity to take a ride on a totora reed boat on the lagoon waters. We will also be able to appreciate the flora and fauna in this small ecosystem. There the visitor will be able to take beautiful pictures of his visit in Cajamarca.
Finally, we will board the tourist transport for the return trip to the city of Cajamarca. The tour ends in the center of the city at about 2.30 in the afternoon (half day tour).

Includes

Pick up from the tourist hotel in Cajamarca.
Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
Complete comfortable and safe transportation.
Private tour guide service throughout the tour.
First aid kit.
Tour cancellation option (under penalty).
Tourist lunch.
Snacks and drinks.
Gratuities.

What to bring?

Passport (or identity card).
Hat or cap.
Comfortable clothes for mild weather.
A jacket.
Poncho in case of rain.
Snacks and drinks.
Sun block.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts with the pick up of the visitor from the door of his hotel in the center of the city of Cajamarca (where most of the tourist hotels are located). Pick up is at 8.30 a.m. on average.
The tourist transportation will take the visitor to the center of the city of Cajamarca. The tour concludes at 2.30 in the afternoon on average.

How to prevent altitude sickness?

The city of Cajamarca is located at 2,750 meters above sea level. At this altitude you may suffer some symptoms of altitude sickness, also called soroche (fatigue, nausea). To reduce these symptoms, try to avoid alcoholic beverages and fatty foods before the visit. Drinking herbal teas such as mate de coca can also help alleviate discomfort.

Group or private services

The tour is done in group service for the tourist and another group of different origins. If you wish to do the tour in a private service you can request it to info@machupicchuterra.com. The private service is exclusive for the tourist, his partner, friends and family.

Frequent questions

What are the tourist attractions included in the Namora tour in Cajamarca half day?

The tour includes a visit to the village of Namora, the alameda de los Incas, the Sapitos stone forest, a guitar and charango workshop and the San Nicolas lagoon.

How long does the Namora tour in Cajamarca last half a day?

The Namora tour in Cajamarca lasts 6 hours (half day service). It starts at 8.30 a.m. and ends at 2.30 p.m. on average.

What services are included in the Namora tour in Cajamarca half day?

The tour includes pick up from the door of the hotel in Cajamarca, tourist transportation throughout the tour, professional tour guide and entrance fees to all tourist attractions. Tourist lunch is not included.

What is the alameda de los incas?

The tour includes a visit to the famous Alameda de los Incas, a set of fiberglass statues with the figure of the fourteen Incas. There the visitor can learn more about the history of the empire that had in Cajamarca one of its most important citadels.

Can I cancel or reschedule the Namora half day tour in Cajamarca?

Yes, you can request a change of date or the name of the tour holders, as well as the cancellation of the service, if you send a simple request by email (to info@machupicchuterra.com). The last deadline to request the change or cancellation is up to 5 days before the tour date. The change has a penalty of 10% of the tour value. Cancellation has a penalty of 25% of the tour value (refund of 75% of the tour value).

Code: CAJ-NAM-01