Deep in the Chachapoyas cloud forest of northern Peru, is Leymebamba, a small town and home to the Leymebamba museum – a treasure trove of artifacts and mummies from the Chachapoyas pre-Inca civilisation. There are also several archaeological sites nearby, so it’s a great place to base yourself to explore the region, as part of a tailormade trip to Peru with Aracari.
Aracari’s pick of best Chachapoyas Archaeology The pre-Inca Chachapoyas civilization left behind many mysteries. While they had no written language, and were defeated by the Incas, they achieved great things – building the largest ancient stone structure in South America, and developing sophisticated mummification techniques to preserve and honor their ancestors. The region of Chachapoyas in […]
Known as the ‘Machu Picchu of the North‘, Kuelap is the largest ancient stone structure in South America. Here we provide our roundup of the best Kuelap hotels to base yourself at to visit these impressive ruins. Best Kuelap Hotels hand-picked by Aracari Accommodation is concentrated in the charming town of Chachapoyas, which offers three-star or B&B […]
Aracari has identified the ideal place to stay in the Chachapoyas region; our friends have recently opened a delightful guest house called Kentitambo. […]
