Explore Cumbemayo’s ancient stone forest and aqueducts. Discover pre-Inca engineering marvels amidst breathtaking Peruvian landscapes. Unravel history and nature in one unforgettable tour.
Explore Cumbemayo’s ancient stone forest and aqueducts. Discover pre-Inca engineering marvels amidst breathtaking Peruvian landscapes. Unravel history and nature in one unforgettable tour.
- Pirámide de Layzón - • Departing from Cajamarca, the tour begins with a brief stop at the Bellavista Viewpoint, offering a panoramic view of the city and its surrounding countryside. From this vantage point, the Santa Apolonia hill is also visible.
- Cumbemayo - • Upon arrival at Cumbemayo, visitors will explore the small Site Museum to gain an…
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Pirámide de Layzón - • Departing from Cajamarca, the tour begins with a brief stop at the Bellavista Viewpoint, offering a panoramic view of the city and its surrounding countryside. From this vantage point, the Santa Apolonia hill is also visible.
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Cumbemayo - • Upon arrival at Cumbemayo, visitors will explore the small Site Museum to gain an overview of the canal’s route and its length.
• The walk commences with a stop at the Sanctuary, followed by visits to the Tunnel of Wishes, Stone Forest, Stone of Sacrifice, Canal Bocatoma, Cumbemayo Canal, Rock Shelters, and Ceremonial Altars. The tour includes the breathtaking northern Andean landscape and the frailones volcanic rock forest. In Cumbemayo, the sacrificial stone and ceremonial altars dedicated to water are observed, along with a tour of “The Cumbemayo Canal,” the most significant hydraulic work in Latin America, and various whimsical rock formations.
Return to Cajamarca.

- Tourist mobility
- Official Tourism Guide
- Tourist mobility
- Official Tourism Guide
- Food and drinks
- Entrance park fees
- Food and drinks
- Entrance park fees
Step into a world of geological wonders at Cumbemayo, where the rocks tell stories of ancient civilizations. This archaeological site, located in northern Peru, is home to a fascinating system of canals carved into the rock, which date back over a thousand years. The tour will take you through these intricate water channels, often referred to as the…
Step into a world of geological wonders at Cumbemayo, where the rocks tell stories of ancient civilizations. This archaeological site, located in northern Peru, is home to a fascinating system of canals carved into the rock, which date back over a thousand years. The tour will take you through these intricate water channels, often referred to as the “Aqueducts of Cumbemayo.” Learn about the engineering skills of the pre-Inca cultures that created this impressive network. With the breathtaking natural beauty surrounding you, you’ll feel like you’ve traveled back in time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.