Tours that include Cajamarca
Cajamarca is one of the Andes Mountains’ most historic and important cities. It is located in northern Peru, about 858 kilometers by road from Lima. The city, capital of the province and department of the same name, is located 2,750 meters above sea level. Cajamarca was one of the most important Inca cities of the Tahuantinsuyo empire. There, the emperor Atahualpa was captured and imprisoned until his death. It was later founded by the Spaniards as San Antonio de Caxamarca. It has important tourist attractions, such as: the Rescue Room, the Cathedral, the windows of Otuzco, the zero Santa Apolonia, the church of San Francisco, Cumbemayo, the Baths of the Inca, the Porcon Farm, Kuntur Wasi, the San Nicolas Lagoon, the windows of Combayo and more.
Tour prices to Cajamarca in Peru
Cajamarca and its different tourist attractions can be visited on your own or with an all-inclusive tour. The latter is the safest and most comfortable way as it offers all the necessary services: pick up, transportation, entrance fees, guide and more. The main tours include visits to: the Inca Baths, the Rescue Room, Kunturwasi, Otuzco, the necropolis of Combayo and more. Check prices!
Days | Tours in Cajamarca | Foreign | Peruvian |
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| Half day | Tour of the Inca Baths | USD | USD |
| Half day | City Tour Cajamarca | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Collpa in Cajamarca | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Namora in Cajamarca | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Cumbe Mayo in Cajamarca | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Necropolis of Combayo | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Porcon Farm | USD | USD |
| Half day | Tour Otuzco in Cajamarca | USD | USD |
| 1 día | Condebamba Tour in private service | USD | USD |
| 1 día | Tour Kunturwasi in private service | USD | USD |
The provinces and tourist attractions of the Cajamarca region
The Department of Cajamarca is located in the northern highlands of Peru. The region has thirteen provinces, and its territory is mostly mountainous, although it also has a strip of Amazon jungle. Its capital is the city of Cajamarca, which has important historical tourist attractions dating back to the Inca and colonial times. Get to know them!
Tourism in Cajamarca | |
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Province | Main tourist attractions |
| Cajamarca | Cerro Santa Apolonia viewpoint, Main Square, Santa Catalina Cathedral, San Francisco Church, Virgen de los Dolores sanctuary, San Francisco Convent religious art museum, La Recoleta church convent, church and convent of the Discalced Conceptionist nuns, Belen monumental complex, El Cuarto del Rescate, Cumbemayo Archeological Complex, Porcon Farm. |
| Cajabamba | Cochicorral waterfall, El Ponte lagoon, Quengococha lagoon, Peña del Olvido, San Nicolás de Tolentino de Cajabamba Temple. |
| Celendín | La Novia waterfall, Jelij hill, San Isidro viewpoint, Langascocha waterfalls. |
| Chota | Chucumaca stone forest, archaeological zone of Cerro Condorcaga, the Condac waterfall, the archaeological zone of Pacopampa. |
| Contumazá | La Ermita viewpoint, Gallito Ciego dam, Las Botijas ecotourism park. |
| Cutervo | Ilucán Hill, ‘El Pilco’ stone forest, ‘El Pilco’ lagoon, the sandy area, ‘El Pilco’ waterfall. |
| Hualgayoc | Mamacocha Lagoon, profile of Christ, Corral Orco Archaeological Site, Agomarca windows, Apan windows. |
| Jaén | Chorro Blanco waterfall, San Andres waterfall, Santa Fe Agrotourism Farm, La Arboleda Farm, Guayaquil waterfall. |
| San Ignacio | Finca Los Pinos, Bella Encantadora – Las Malvinas waterfall, Quinta San Antonio farm, blue lagoon, Cerro Faical cave paintings. |
| San Marcos | Aguas Calientes hot springs, Huayanay waterfall, dance of the devils of Ichocán, Chiclaito hill, Milagrito hill, San Isidro de Ichocán festival. |
| San Miguel | Condac waterfall, San Miguel church, El Castillo archaeological zone. |
| San Pablo | Kuntur Wasi archaeological complex, Kuntur Wasi site museum, monument to the Heroes of the Battle of San Pablo, Cuzcuden windows, San Juan chapel. |
All the activities you can do on your trip to the department of Cajamarca!
The Department of Cajamarca offers historical sites whose origin dates back to Inca times, before the Incas, and even to the colonial period. It also has beautiful natural landscapes such as lagoons, mountains, valleys and more. Cajamarca also has cultural expressions with great historical and symbolic value, such as carnivals, dances and costumes. Learn more!
- Historic Sites – Cajamarca was a city of great importance during the Inca period. This is evidenced by the historic Cuarto del Rescate, the Baños del Inca and more. Also important colonial temples such as the Cathedral of Santa Catalina, the church of San Francisco and more.
- Natural landscapes – Cajamarca is located in the eastern part of the Andes Mountain Range, where you can appreciate beautiful mountainous landscapes with valleys, rivers and jungles. The El Ponte lagoon, El Pilco stone forest, La Ermita viewpoint, Finca La Arboleda and more.
- Flora and fauna – Cajamarca is characterized by the diversity of flora and fauna in its natural areas, such as the Chaparrí Private Conservation Area, the El Chaupe, Cunia and Chinchiquilla Regional Conservation Area, the Marañón Dry Forests Regional Conservation Area, and the Páramos y Bosques Montanos de Jaén and Tabaconas Regional Conservation Area.
What tourist services must a tour in the department of Cajamarca include?
The tours in Cajamarca last half a day or one day, depending on the type of service you choose. These services should include the pick up of the visitor, the complete tourist transportation during the whole tour, the professional tour guide service and the return of the visitor. Learn a little more about these services!
- Tourist pick up: at the door of your hotel or in a central square of the city of Cajamarca.
- Tourist transportation: service throughout the tour by minivan or car.
- Entrance to the different tourist attractions to be visited: tickets are included in the tour.
- Professional bilingual tour guide service (Spanish or English).
- Tourist hotel or camp: in the case of tours of more than 1 day.
The main tourist attractions of the Cajamarca Region
Cajamarca is one of the most visited tourist cities in the Andes Mountains in Peru. It has important historical attractions such as the Inca Baths, the Rescue Room, Kuntur Wasi, Comdebamba and more. Learn more about these places.
The Rescue Room
Just half a block from the Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca is this historic place where the emperor Atahualpa was imprisoned. It is famous for the room where the Inca offered to pay his ransom in two times the room full of silver and one of gold as far as his hand could reach. It has a fine architecture of Inca style.
Necropolis of Otuzco
The necropolis or windows of Otuzco are made up of high crypts on mountain slopes, which belonged to the Cajamarca culture (from 200 A.D. to 800 A.D.). A total of 337 windows were recorded, each with a cavity of about 60 centimeters. All of them are in a good state of preservation.
The Inca Baths
The Baños del Inca are one of the main tourist attractions in the Cajamarca region. They are located 6 kilometers from the center of the city. In the past it was also used by the Inca emperor to rest after his long days. Today it is a very relaxing place used by both locals and foreign tourists.
Questions and answers about the trip to the department of Cajamarca in Peru
The department of Cajamarca is a favorite for tourists in search of history, beautiful landscapes and lots of culture. It is famous for its carnivals, its historical sites and its beautiful landscapes with high mountains, valleys and jungles. Learn a little more about this Peruvian Andean region.
What tourist attractions does the city of Cajamarca have?
The region of Cajamarca has several tourist attractions. The most popular are: the Santa Apolonia Hill Viewpoint, the Main Square, the Santa Catalina Cathedral, the San Francisco Church, the sanctuary of the Virgen de los Dolores, the religious art museum Convento de San Francisco, the convent of La Recoleta Church, the church and convent of the Discalced Conceptionist nuns, the monumental complex of Belen, the Rescue Room, the Cumbemayo Archeological Complex and the Porcon Farm.
What are the natural areas to visit in Cajamarca?
The Cajamarca region is located in the eastern Andes and has four nature reserves: the Chaparri Private Conservation Area, the El Chaupe, Cunia, and Chinchiquilla Regional Forest Conservation Area, the Marañon Dry Forest Regional Conservation Area and the Páramos y Bosques Montanos de Jaen y Tabaconas Regional Conservation Area.
What is the weather like in the city of Cajamarca?
The city of Cajamarca, capital of the department of the same name, has a temperate climate, dry and cold at night. Its climate is determined by the presence of the Andes Mountains. The average daytime temperature is 19 degrees Celsius. The average temperature at night is 6 degrees Celsius. Rainfall is more constant in December, January, February and March.
How far is the city of Lima from the city of Cajamarca?
The city of Cajamarca is located 858 kilometers by road from the city of Lima (15-hour trip on average). The flight from Lima to Cajamarca takes approximately 1 hour.
How much does it cost to visit the Rescue Room in the city of Cajamarca?
The Rescue Room is a very popular tourist attraction when visiting the city of Cajamarca. The entrance ticket costs 5 soles for adults. University students, with ID, pay 2 soles. Another option is to visit it as part of the half-day Cajamarca City Tour.
How much does it cost to visit the Inca Baths in Cajamarca?
The Baños del Inca Tourist Complex is one of the most important in the city of Cajamarca. If you visit on your own, the ticket costs 9 soles (regular thermal bath services), 10 soles (imperial thermal services), and 25 soles (exclusive pool for 2, 3 or 4 people). It also offers sauna service (15 soles).
How many provinces does the department of Cajamarca have?
The department of Cajamarca has thirteen provinces: Cajamarca, Cajabamba, Celendín, Chota, Contumazá, Cutervo, Hualgayoc, Jaén, San Ignacio, San Marcos, San Miguel and San Pablo.
How high is the city of Cajamarca?
The city of Cajamarca is located 2,750 meters above sea level.
What type of hotels does Cajamarca have?
The city of Cajamarca has several hotel services. The most recommended are: Hotel Continental (5 stars), Hotel Aural (3 stars), Hotel Balcones Plaza Hotel (3 stars), Hotel Costa del Sol Wyndham Cajamarca (4 stars), Hotel Cajamarca (3 stars) and the hotel Posada del Puruay (3 stars).
When are the carnivals of Cajamarca celebrated?
The carnivals of Cajamarca are celebrated every year on dates that vary from the beginning of February to the first days of March. There are various activities during these months, especially during the three days prior to Ash Wednesday.