The department of Apurimac is located in the southern Andean region of Peru. It is made up of seven provinces. In such sense, the place has a great variety of tourist places ideal for people who wish to enjoy different landscapes. Here we show you five places to visit in Apurimac, and the most beautiful lake of ...
Every second week of June, in the town of Sóndor, Apurímac, hundreds of people gather to celebrate the centenary Chanca civilization, in the Pacucha lagoon. Around one thousand local actors and two hundred musicians from the 27 districts of the provinces of Andahuaylas and Chincheros participate in this festivity. What is ...
Read more "Sondor Raymi: the mythical festivity of Apurimac".
A mandatory stop on your trip to Andahuaylas is the Curamba Archaeological Complex, which is located in the district of Kishuará at about 4,500 meters above sea level. Its quadrangular and rectangular architectural structure in pyramidal shape will catch your attention. Also called Inca Monte, it was a sacred precinct of sacrificial altar, center ...
Read more "Curamba: the Inca archaeological site that you have to know
In Apurimac there are several historical places to visit and one of them is the Sondor Archaeological Complex. This destination is the cradle of the Chanka culture, located in the district of Pacucha, half an hour from the city of Andahuaylas. Also called the Ceremonial Center of Sondor, it is built with stone ...
In the heart of the Peruvian Andes, hidden among the vast landscapes of Apurimac, lies a place of fascinating beauty and mystery: the Bosque de Piedras de Pampachiri, also known by many as the House of the Smurfs. This destination, which combines unique rock formations with local legends, is becoming a must-see ...
Considered as one of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in Peru, the Pacucha Lagoon holds an unparalleled wealth, being a natural habitat for a diversity of flora and fauna, it is also an important source of livelihood and development for the local economy. Location of the Pacucha Lagoon Located in the Pacucha District, ...
