Tours that include Amazonas
The department of Amazonas in the Peruvian high jungle region is one of the most touristy because it has incredible tourist attractions, such as: the Kuelap fortress, the city of Chachapoyas, the Gocta waterfall, the Karajía sarcophagi, the Quiocta cavern, the Leymebamba museum, the Revash mausoleum and more. Its capital, the city of Chachapoyas, is located 2,483 meters above sea level. The region was inhabited by the Chachapoyas culture (800 A.D. to 1570 A.D.) until it was conquered by the Inca empire. Learn about its main tourist attractions and the tours available in this Amazonas region.
Prices of tours in the Amazonas region
The best way to get to know the department of Amazonas in the northern jungle of Peru is to book an all-inclusive tour. All tours are all-inclusive services. They include pickup, transportation, guide, tickets and more. The main tourist attractions are: Kuelap, Karajía, Gocta, Leymebamba and more.
Days | Tours to Amazonas |
|---|---|
| 1/2 Day | City Tour Chachapoyas and Huancas |
| 1 Day | Karajía Sarcophagi and Quiocta Cavern Tour |
| 1 Day | Gocta Waterfall Tour |
| 1 Day | Kuelap Fortress Tour |
| 1 Day | Leymebamba Museum and Revash Mausoleum Tour |
The provinces and tourist attractions of the department of Amazonas
The department of Amazonas has seven provinces: Condorcanqui, Bagua, Bongará, Utcubamba, Luya, Rodríguez de Mendoza and Chachapoyas. The latter is its capital. It has a territory of 39,249 square kilometers. 83% of its territory is jungle. Get to know its provinces and tourist attractions!
Province | Main tourist attractions |
|---|---|
| Condorcanqui | Pongo de Manseriche, Tunants Botanical Garden, the Marañón River, the Nieva River, Santiago Comaina Reserved Area |
| Bagua | The Tigre waterfall, the Nueva Esperanza waterfall, the Bijao waterfall, the Tsuntsuntsa waterfall, the San José waterfall, the Nazareth waterfall, the Rentema pongo, the Cambiopitec cavern, the Churuyacu cavern and the Arenal canyon. |
| Bongará | Hot springs of Corontachaca and Chaquil, Pomacochas lagoon, Patricia Alto Nieva open, the paradise of Orchids. |
| Utcubamba | Utcubamba tourist corridor, Utcubamba river, Utcubamba canyon, Utcubamba petroglyphs, Utcubamba rock paintings. |
| Luya | Corontachaca waterfall and hot springs, Kuelap fortress, Karajía sarcophagi, Gran Vilaya archaeological complex, Chipuric archaeological complex, Revash archaeological complex. |
| Rodríguez de Mendoza | Tocuya hot springs, Leo cave, Huamanpata lagoon, Wimba ruins. |
| Chachapoyas | City of Chachapoyas, lagoon of the condors, Gocta waterfall, Yanacu well. |
All activities available in Amazonas, Peru!
In the Amazonas region you can explore archaeological sites made by the Chachapoyas culture. In the Amazonas region you can explore archaeological sites made by the Chachapoyas culture
- Natural landscapes – In the department of Amazonas you can enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the high jungle of Peru. Places such as waterfalls, caves, and forests stand out. The most famous are the Gocta waterfall and the Quiocta cavern.
- Flora and fauna – The department of Amazonas has a majority of its territory with an Amazonian geography. There it is common to observe species of flora and fauna such as orchids, monkeys, rodents, butterflies, cedars and more.
- Archaeological sites – The Amazonas region was territory of the Chachapoyas culture (800 A.D. to 1570 A.D.). This mysterious civilization left traces with archaeological sites such as Kuelap, the Karajía sarcophagi and more.
What tourist services should a tour in the Amazonas region include?
All the best tourist attractions in the Amazonas region can be visited with a tour or without a tour. Doing it with a tourism agency will always be the safest option. Find out what services a tour should include.
- Pick up from the hotel door in the city of Chachapoyas.
- Complete tourist transportation.
- Access ticket to all tourist attractions.
- Tourist guide.
- Tourist lunch for tours of 1 day or more
- Return to the hotel in Chachapoyas.
Tourist attractions in the department of Amazonas
The department of Amazonas has important tourist attractions such as: the Gocta waterfall, the Quiocta cavern, the Yumbilla waterfall, the Revash mausoleum, the Leymebamba museum, the Pomacochas lagoon, Kuelap and more.
Kuelap
Kuelap is the main tourist attraction in the department of Amazonas. It was built by the Chachapoyas culture between the 11th and 14th centuries as a fortified citadel in case of invasions. The stretch there includes a famous cable car stretch.
Gocta waterfall
The Gocta waterfall is the third largest in Peru with a waterfall of 700 meters. In addition to the natural landscape, the route there includes a walk through natural landscapes of great beauty. The waterfall is located in the province of Bongará, Amazonas region.
Karajía sarcophagi
The Karajía sarcophagi are funerary coffins built by the Chachapoyas culture on the edge of the mountain. They attract attention due to their height of 2.50 meters and their human shape. The personalities of the Chachapoyas culture were buried there, in a place with difficult access that facilitated their conservation.
Frequently asked questions about traveling to the Amazonas department in Peru
The department of Amazonas is in the northern jungle of Peru. Its capital is the city of Chachapoyas. It is famous for tourist attractions such as Kuelap, Gocta waterfall, Karajía sarcophagi and more. Learn the most frequently asked questions and answers about this destination in Peru!
1) What are the main tourist attractions of the department of Amazonas?
The Amazonas region has various tourist attractions such as: Kuelap, the Gocta waterfall, the Karajía sarcophagi, the Leymebamba museum, the Quiocta caverns, the Yumbilla waterfall and more.
2) How to get to Kuelap from the city of Chachapoyas?
The famous Kuelap fortress is located 73 kilometers by road and cable car from the city of Chachapoyas. The last section is a walk of approximately 30 minutes. In total the trip takes 3 hours on average.
3) How to get to Chachapoyas from Lima?
The city of Chachapoyas (2,483 meters above sea level) is the capital of the department of Amazonas. It is located 1,220 kilometers by road from the city of Lima. The road trip takes 22 hours. The plane trip takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
4) How much does the entrance to the Leymebamba museum cost?
The Leymebamba museum is one of the best in Peru as it has hundreds of ceramic, textile, stone, wood and other objects made by the Chachapoyas culture. Admission costs 15 soles for adults, 8 soles for students and seniors, as well as 3 soles for children.
5) What are the best hotels in the Amazonas department?
The best hotels in the Amazonas department are in the city of Chachapoyas. Highlights include: Casa Hacienda Achamaqui, the Xalca Hotel, the Hotel Dordean Casona Boutique, the Villa de Paris, the Casona de Chachapoyas and more.
6) What are the best restaurants in the Amazonas department?
The best restaurants in the department of Amazonas are in the city of Chachapoyas. Highlights include: Batán del Tayta, Amazonas 632, Terra Mia Café, Cal Payés, Candela Restaurant, Real Cecina, Tushpa and Amazonika Restaurant.
7) How much does the entrance to Kuelap cost?
The entrance to Kuelap costs 30 soles for adults, 15 soles for seniors and university students, as well as 2 soles for schoolchildren.
8) When is the best time to visit Gocta waterfall?
Gocta waterfall can be visited every day from 8 am to 5 pm. It is recommended to visit from April to November. From December to March is the rainy season and makes visiting difficult.
9) Is it dangerous to visit the department of Amazonas?
No, the Amazonas region and its capital Chachapoyas is a safe city for visitors. All tourist attractions have security measures. It is recommended to visit with an all-inclusive tour.
10) What are the most traditional dishes in the department of Amazonas?
In the department of Amazonas you can enjoy typical dishes such as: tacacho with cured meat and chorizo, chonta or palm heart salad, paiche patarashca, juane and chicken inchicapi with peanuts.