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This great tour between this 2 neighbor regions: Chachapoyas and Tarapoto, divided by Alto Mayo mountains, takes us by some of their ecological hot spots as good archaeological sites. Best known are Kuelap Fortress and Gocta Waterfalls. We may visit some Conservation Areas as Lechucita Bigotona and Huiquilla.
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Days
7 |
Season
May-Nov |
Level
Medium |
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TARAPOTO Arrival at night. Transfer to hotel. |
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| TARAPOTO/CERRO ESCALERA Salida temprano hacia el Río Shilcayo donde visitaremos el Centro Urku donde conoceremos algunas especies de fauna silvestre recuperadas y en proceso de reinserción. Luego iremos a hacer una caminata corta hacia el Río Shilcayo donde podrán tomar un baño en sus aguas. Almuerzo durante el paseo. Para los más aventureros caminata larga hasta la catarata de Tamishal. Hospedaje. /D/A |
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| TARAPOTO/CHOCTAMAL Partida al amanecer. En la ruta parada en Abra Patricia a visitar la Estacion Biologica Lechucita Bigotona. Arribo a Choctamal al final del dia. Hospedaje. /D/A |
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CHOCTAMAL/KUELAP/COCACHIMBA At 07h30 departure to Kuelap (9000ft). Visit to the Kuelap Fortress. Downhill hike to Utcubamba valley. Lunch on the way back. Pick up and transfer at 17h00 to Cocachimba village. Lodge. Kuelap fortress is the most important citadel of Chachapoya Kingdom; its function was acting as a Fortress by 1000 years until the defeat under the Incas army. Forgotten and covered by vegetation was discovered before Machu Picchu but remained unstudied until the last years. This huge stone building is maybe the second most important in Peruvian pre Hispanic history. |
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COCACHIMBA/GOCTA/COCACHIMBA At 07h00 we begin the hike to the base of second fall of Gocta Waterfalls (third heighest in its category in the World with 771 meters height) Walking in the cloudforest we will enjoy the nature and maybe a cold bath in their waters. Back to Lodge and Lunch. Free afternoon for resting. |
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| GOCTA/TARAPOTO Traslado a Tarapoto, en la ruta parada en Moyobamba para el almuerzo. Llegada al atardecer. /D/A |
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| TARAPOTO Traslado aeropuerto. Vuelo a Lima, Trujillo o Iquitos. /D |
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What's included.
* Local transfers
* Accomodations w/ breakfasts (to choose from a list)
* Guiding
* Entrance fees
* Lunches on tour days
We don't include.
* Bagages, travel or medical insurances.
* Beverages, personal spends, meals not specified on itinerary.
You may add.
* Upg. to 3 star hotels and/or single rooms
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Flight Lima-Tarapoto
Notes.
Weather conditions may cause changes or delays in itinerary. |

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