Quiocta Cavern

Be enchanted by impressive Karajia Sarcophagi and Quiocta Cavern. An exciting combination of adventure and history. Take this opportunity to learn more about the Chachapoyas cultural beliefs and discover the impressive burial structures of Karajia, unique in the world, located on the cliff-side. Also enjoy an exciting adventure getting inside Quiocta Cavern where we will walk through the darkness with flashlights to see interesting rock formations such as stalactites and stalagmites. You cannot miss it!

Explore the norther part of Peru where you will explore the top archaeological sites of the Chachapoyas culture as well as visit the Gocta waterfall with its amazing height of 771meters/2,529feet ranking among the top 5 tallest waterfall in the world. All of these tours surrounded by amazing landscapes in the beautiful rain forest region of the Peruvian Amazon. All you have to do is book your 1-hr flight to Jaen airport from Lima and we take care of the rest, including all transfers, meals, accomodation and tours in small groups. You will stay at Hotel Villa de Paris which offers a pool with views of the mountains. It is located less than 2 km from the main square of Chachapoyas. It has WiFi, parking and room service. Its rooms and bungalows with tiled floors, cable TV, minibar and garden views, some even with private balcony, are the perfect space for your rest and relaxation.

Package includes a visit to the sacred tombs of the sarcophagi of Karajía, a unique funerary style in Peru and the world that have resisted time and still complete from the top of a cliff their ancient domains, the statues of Karajía reach a height of 2.50 meters each, and still preserve within them the mummified bodies of the most important rulers of the pre-Inca culture of the Chachapoya, are more than 1500 years of history to discover, a short distance from this place we will visit the cavern of Quiocta, another natural wonder where it is evident the occupation of human groups from ancient times that made use of the site for different activities such as: magical religious ceremonies, funeral and residential place, currently this cavern is the first in Peru and the second in South America that has an artificial lighting system that makes it an accessible place for all.

Chachapoyas is described by historians as a "Great Kingdom", for its large territory and organization. It holds many stone monuments, funeral buildings and mausoleums that can take us to a magical and unique place.