Tour of the Porcon Farm in Cajamarca

Places to visit: Huambocancha, workshop of stonecutters and artisans, mini zoo.

Cajamarca

Contact:

(+51) 982 108 083

info@machupicchuterra.com

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About this tour

Start: Pick up at the hotel door from (09:30 hrs).
Duration: 4 – 5 hours
Type of transport: Tourist minivan.
Tickets included: For all destinations.
Tour guide: Guide in Spanish, English (other options upon request).
Tourist attractions to visit: Huambocancha, stonecutters and artisans workshop, mini zoo.
Payment methods: Visa, American Express, Dinners Club, PayPal, MasterCard.
Immediate confirmation.

Description

The Porcon Farm is located only 30 minutes away by minivan from the center of Cajamarca. This place has more than 10 250 hectares of forest where you can find different activities and places to visit. All in direct contact with nature and enjoying beautiful landscapes. It is also possible to visit some handicraft centers in wood, fabrics and even stone. The programmed visit takes at least 4 hours and we offer all the comforts for the trip. In addition, we will have the presence of a guide so that the activities are carried out without any problem. Of course, it is important to mention that all the activity is extremely safe.

This is the experience

For the safety of our clients, we will pick you up from the door of your hotel. In this sense, we will pick you up minutes before the starting time. For this, our guide will contact you. Once we have the whole group inside the minivan, we will start the trip. Leaving from the Historic Center of Cajamarca, it will take only 30 minutes in the minivans. Before arriving at the Porcon Farm, we will be able to make stops at some of the nearby workshops. After that, the tour of all its attractions begins. This is an exclusive tour for the whole family. It can also be done in the company of friends or large groups.

Itinerary

This is a morning tour. We will start before 9:30 am in the morning.
Our transportation and guide will be there to help you coordinate the pick up from the door of your hotel.
Once the trip begins, during the route we visit the stone, granite and marble workshops in the artisan centers of Huambocancha and Los Picapedreros.
You can also visit the weaving workshops.
Another special workshop is the one dedicated to woodworking.
In most of these workshops, you can observe part of the work and elaboration process of the products on display.
If you wish to purchase any of the products you can buy them directly from the creator.
After these activities, it is time to ascend to the Mirador de las vicuñas. This is accompanied by beautiful views of the place.
After that, it’s time to take a tour of the emblematic Minizoológico.
It is possible to meet the famous rescued fox Run Run, a condor and even a lion.
Finally you will be able to buy some of the dairy products that are sold in the place.
To conclude the tour we will board the minivan and return to the center of the city of Cajamarca.
This tour will conclude approximately before 14:00 hours.

Includes

Transportation to the Porcon Farm.
Pick up prior confirmation from the door of your hotel.
Tourist minivan for the round trip.
Entrance tickets to the Porcon Farm.
Guided in Spanish and/or English.
Transportation back to the center of Cajamarca.
Option to cancel the tour.
Entrance fees to other attractions in Cajamarca.
Transportation is for the exclusive use of tourists.
Snacks, drinks or appetizers.
Tips.
Caps or hats.

What to bring?

Your ID or passport will be used to validate your reservations. Don’t forget.
Wear and carry sunscreen for a better experience.
The half day tour only requires a small backpack, where to keep some belongings.
Carry only what you need.
During the months of June through August you may encounter less rainfall.
During the rainy season you can have a portable umbrella and a waterproof jacket.
To purchase handicrafts you will need to bring cash (some accept credit cards).

Where does the tour start and end?

Our services will start picking up tourists from the door of their hotel.
It will end near the Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca.

What is Porcón Farm like?

It is a farm with different areas, highlighting the fish farms, the mini zoo and pine forests.
It is an area of more than 10 250 hectares, so you can find different landscapes.
There are also some handicraft centers.
In the mini zoo, you can find several rescued animals. The Andean fox Run Run, lions, condors and other animals stand out.
Artisanal fishing is possible in the fish farm.

What else can I find at Porcón Farm?

Beautiful landscapes, so don’t forget your camera.
Meet an adult spectacled bear.
Acquire some dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and manjar.
The facilities of the mini zoo are growing all the time. It is possible that during your visit you will find new animals that we do not mention.
The animals in the mini zoo are mostly rescued from circuses or illegal animal trafficking.
It is possible to visit the forests and some cultivated areas (only with authorization).
It is recommended to make the tour with the necessary respect.

Frequent questions

Is Cajamarca very far from Cusco?

Cajamarca and Cusco are two places with a lot of history. Both were inhabited by the inhabitants of the Tawantinsuyo and important rulers who were pillars for the history of Peru. Formerly they were linked by the famous Qhapac Ñam, some of these roads became highways. The approximate distance is 1963 kilometers following the Panamerican Highway. We are sure that before they could save a few kilometers.

If I am in Piura, can I get to Cajamarca?

Yes, and the truth is that they are quite safe to do. There is a great variety of buses and the travel time is approximately 3 to 4 hours. This is ideal for those who are encouraged to visit much of the coast and highlands of northern Peru.

What season or during which months is it advisable to visit Cajamarca?

The most intense rainfall occurs during the months of December through March. Although there is greater presence in the month of February. In such sense it is recommended to visit Cajamarca, passing this lapse of time. That is to say, from April to October and November, months in which the first rains of the season begin.

Can I do the tour after being in the Carnivals of Cajamarca?

Of course it is. Cajamarca is a very important tourist destination in Peru. Visiting it is ideal, all year round. The carnivals of Cajamarca take place between the months of February and March. In this sense, visiting the Porcon Farm after the carnivals is possible, but you should have an umbrella and waterproof clothes, just as a recommendation.

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