Tour Cultural of the Huanuco Countryside All Inclusive
About this tour
- Start: Tourist pick up from the main square of the city of Huanuco.
- Duration: 3 hours (from 9 a.m. to noon).
- Type of transport: Tourist transportation service throughout the tour.
- Tickets: All entrance tickets included in the tour.
- Tourist guide: Professional guide in Spanish.
- Feeding: Not included in the tour.
- Tourist attractions to visit: Countryside of Quicacán, Casa Hacienda de Cachigaga, Ermita de las Pampas, Casa de la Perricholi, Casa de Enrique López Albujar and Casa de los Artesanos.
- Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club, PayPal.
- Reservations from 2 persons.
Description
- Take a tour full of information, beautiful landscapes and history through the All Inclusive Cultural Tour Campiñas de Huánuco. The service includes the visit of the main cultural centers of the city of Huanuco as the Casa de la Perricholi, the house of the writer Enrique Lopez Albujar, the Ermita de la Virgen de las Pampas and all surrounded by beautiful landscapes of the countryside of the city where, in addition, you will visit the countryside of Qiucacan, space where the popular dance of the negritos of Huanuco originated. There will also be a visit to the ecological boundaries on the outskirts of the city and the Cachigaga hacienda where the visitor will taste some drinks made from sugar cane. The last tourist destination to visit will be the Casa de los Artesanos (House of the Artisans) where you will learn about the technique in the production of handicrafts by the local people. The tour is an all inclusive service (pick up, transportation, professional guide, entrances, return and beverage tasting). The tour lasts half a day: from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
This is the experience
- The All Inclusive Huanuco countryside cultural tour offers an experience full of beautiful landscapes and enriching history with a visit to the countryside outside the city. There the visitor will learn how sugar cane-based drinks are produced and how the most beautiful handicrafts of the region are created. In addition, always accompanied by a professional guide, the visitor will visit places with a lot of history such as the house museums of Maria Micaela Villegas, known as ‘Perricholi’ and the famous writer Enrique Lopez Albujar from Huanuco. On the route the visitor will have a better idea of the geography and products grown in the Huanuco region. The tour includes pick up from the door of the visitor’s hotel, full round trip transportation, the company of a professional guide (in Spanish) and the entrance fees to all the tourist attractions to be visited.
Itinerary
- The ‘All Inclusive Cultural Tour Campiñas de Huánuco’ starts with the pick up of the tourist in the Main Square of the city of Huánuco at 9:00 am. The main tourist hotels of the city are located in the surroundings of the square.
- Then, aboard a tourist transport you travel to the countryside of Quicacán, a route to the district of Tomayquichua (journey of 20 kilometers on average). There, in a relaxing environment surrounded by nature and a history dating back to colonial times, you can find the origins of the famous dance ‘Los negritos de Huánuco’.
- This dance is declared as Cultural Heritage of the Nation because of the devotion of its participants, as well as its interesting history. The dance alludes to the migration of African slaves to Peru, who worked in the sugar cane and sugar plantations. The visitor, accompanied by a professional tour guide, will learn the particulars of this dance, very significant in the city of Huanuco.
- Then the trip continues to visit the house-museum of the famous mistress of Viceroy Manuel Amat, Micaela Villegas, popularly known as the ‘Perricholi’. There, the visitor will explore its beautiful colonial style houses (XVIII century). The visitor will see its adobe walls, with a beautiful garden and beautiful views of the province of Ambo.
- This will be followed by a visit from the famous Huanuqueño writer Enrique López Albujar, author of memorable works in Peru, such as Matalaché and Cuentos Andinos (Andean Tales). The visitor will have the opportunity to understand the Andean world of the region through his writings.
- Once again on board the tourist transport, the trip continues to the ecological boundaries where you will learn about the production process of milk and its derivatives. The tourist will be able to take beautiful pictures with the cattle.
- Next, we will visit the Cachigaga hacienda house, where you will learn about its immense mill, the process of cultivation, care and production of sugar cane beverages. Of course, you can also taste the most delicious cocktails and drinks based on this famous drink in the Huanuco region.
- The next tourist destination you will visit is the famous Ermita de las Pampas, where the venerated image of María Causa de Nuestra Alegría is located. This house was built by Father Oswaldo in 1983 and today continues to offer shoemaking and bakery workshops to orphaned children in the city of Huanuco.
- The last tourist destination we will visit, on the way back, will be the Casa de los Artesanos (House of Artisans). There the visitor will learn how the most beautiful handicrafts are produced in the region. Of course, if you wish, you can purchase souvenirs such as sweaters, ceramics, textiles and more.
- On the way back to the tourist transportation we will travel to the main square of Huanuco where the tour ends at midday.
Includes
- Pick up from the main square of the city of Huanuco.
- Final transfer to the Main Square of the city of Huanuco.
- Full tourist transportation during the whole service.
- Professional tour guide service in Spanish.
- Entrance ticket to all tourist attractions.
- Tasting of drinks made from sugar cane.
- Gratuities.
- Souvenirs.
- Meals.
What to bring?
- Comfortable clothing for the excursion in the warm climate of the city of Huanuco: polo shirt, windbreaker, sneakers, leggings, shorts, hat, etc.
- Hat (or cap) for sun protection.
- Sun block.
- Snacks.
- Drinks.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Sunglasses.
- Poncho in case of rain (rains in Huanuco usually occur mainly in January, February and March).
- Passport or identity card.
- Camera.
- Identity card or passport.
- Adequate backpack with personal utensils.
Where does the tour start and end?
- The Cultural Campiñas de Huánuco All Inclusive Tour begins with the pick up of the tourist from the Main Square of the city of Huánuco at 9:00 am. The tour concludes with the return of the tourist to the same Plaza de Armas of the city at noon.
How to prevent altitude sickness?
- The city of Huanuco, known as the city with the best climate in the world, is located 1,880 meters above sea level. At this altitude there are no symptoms of altitude sickness, also called mountain sickness.
Group or private services
- The Campiñas de Huánuco All Inclusive Cultural Tour is a group service shared with visitors from other groups. Would you like to make a private service for the tourist, your partner, group of friends or family? You can contact us at info@machupicchuterra.com.
Frequent questions
Why visit the countryside of Huanuco?
The city of Huanuco was an important commercial enclave from colonial times to the present day. Because of this, the city has beautiful countryside with mills, beautiful gardens and colonial or classic architecture that attracts the visitor. Some of the most important countryside is included in the tour and they are: the Quicacán countryside and the Cachigaga hacienda house.
What tourist attractions are included in the All-Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco?
The tour includes visits to the main countryside and cultural centers of the city of Huanuco and its outskirts, such as: the Quicacan countryside, the Casa Hacienda de Cachigaga, the Ermita de las Pampas, the Casa de la Perricholi, the Casa de Enrique Lopez Albujar and the Casa de los Artesanos.
What time does the All-Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco begin and end?
The All Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco begins with the pick up of the visitor from the Plaza de Armas in the city of Huanuco at 9 in the morning. After 3 hours, the service ends with the return to the city square at midday.
What services are included in the All-Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco?
The Huanuco Countryside Cultural Tour includes pick up from the Huanuco Main Square, full transportation during the entire service, the company of a professional tour guide (in Spanish), all entrance fees to each of the tourist attractions to be visited, a demonstration of drinks made from sugar cane and the return to the city square.
What is the weather like in the city of Huanuco?
The city of Huanuco is popularly recognized as ‘the best climate in the world’. It is located in a privileged location between the Andes Mountains and the high jungle of the Amazon region. In other words, Huanuco has a temperate climate that is pleasant for visitors. Daytime temperatures are 23ºC. on average. Night temperatures are 18ºC. on average.
How can I pay for the All-Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco?
You can make the payment for the Cultural Tour Campiñas de Huánuco through the payment form on the Machupicchu Terra website (www.machupicchuterra.com). The available payment methods are: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diners Club or PayPal. All payment methods are protected by an internet security system that keeps visitor information strictly private.
How can I cancel the All Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco?
You can cancel and reimburse the Campiñas de Huánuco Cultural Tour by sending a simple request to info@machpicchuterra.com. Remember that the last available deadline is 5 days before the start of the tour. The penalty for cancellation is 25% of the total amount paid (the refund is 75% of the total cost of the service).
How can I change the date of the All Inclusive Cultural Tour of Huanuco?
You can change the date or the headline of the Cultural Tour Campiñas de Huánuco by sending a simple request to the e-mail info@machpicchuterra.com. Remember that the last available deadline is up to 5 days before the start of the tour. The penalty for making changes is 10% of the total amount paid, which must be paid through a link that you will receive in your email or via WhatsApp with a sales consultant.
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