Here you will find some information about Cajamarca the most important city in the northern highlands of Peru that is well-Known for its Carnival,developed in February.
Main Square of Cajamarca
GETTING AROUND CAJAMARCA
- The Wonderful city of Cajamarca
- TWO WAYS TO GET CAJAMARCA: By air, arriving at the "MAYOR GENERAL FAP. ARMANDO REVOREDO IGLESIAS Airport there are only 3 airlines that have flights to Cajamarca, like Lan Peru, LC Busre and Star Peru. Getting by bus you can book a ticket in one of these buses companies, like Expreso Cial, Civa, Cruz del Sur, Ormeño, they are very secure, and have all the warranties required.
Cajamarca's Airport
HISTORY
In Quechua it's name is Kashamarka, that means 'village of thorns'; and was founded by San Antonio; in northern Peru, capital of the Department and the Province of Cajamarca, located at 2720 m in the Cordillera de los Andes, in the mountains north of the country.
Cajamarca was inhabited before the Inca era, during this era was a major population center. In 1532, was the capture of Atahualpa during the Conquest of Peru.Cajamarca is known for its popular culture, among which highlights the celebration of carnival, as well as his important production of dairy products.
Cajamarca was inhabited before the Inca era, during this era was a major population center. In 1532, was the capture of Atahualpa during the Conquest of Peru.Cajamarca is known for its popular culture, among which highlights the celebration of carnival, as well as his important production of dairy products.
Atahualpa's capture
ATTRACTIONS
In Cajamarca we can find:
-The churches of San Francisco and the Recoleta.
-At the east of the city, lies the district of Baños del Inca, famous for their thermal waters where the Inca used to bath, and also because here we can found the windows of Otuzco, where the ancients used to burry their deads.
-The cathedral was built in the seventeenth century with the name of Santa Catalina, was made of volcanic stone with images of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and La Virgen del Carmen mainly in the interior. Here we can find Santa Apolonia's hill, which is a natural lookout point, where you can overlook all he city. At the top is a small white chapel dedicated to Virgen de Fátima.
-The Rescue Room in the center of the city is the only trace that remains remarkable Inca Empire.
-Other tourist sites include Porcón village, where you can find a zoo with pumas, bears, monkeys and many others animals, here you can buy cheese, you can find a shop with many dairy products. Also you can visit the stone forest of Cumbayo, where you can find the Inca's aqueducts. Also the archaeological complex of Kuntur Wasi in the province of San Pablo.
-The churches of San Francisco and the Recoleta.
-At the east of the city, lies the district of Baños del Inca, famous for their thermal waters where the Inca used to bath, and also because here we can found the windows of Otuzco, where the ancients used to burry their deads.
-The cathedral was built in the seventeenth century with the name of Santa Catalina, was made of volcanic stone with images of Santa Rosa de Lima, San Martin de Porres and La Virgen del Carmen mainly in the interior. Here we can find Santa Apolonia's hill, which is a natural lookout point, where you can overlook all he city. At the top is a small white chapel dedicated to Virgen de Fátima.
-The Rescue Room in the center of the city is the only trace that remains remarkable Inca Empire.
-Other tourist sites include Porcón village, where you can find a zoo with pumas, bears, monkeys and many others animals, here you can buy cheese, you can find a shop with many dairy products. Also you can visit the stone forest of Cumbayo, where you can find the Inca's aqueducts. Also the archaeological complex of Kuntur Wasi in the province of San Pablo.
Collpa Village
Cumbemayo
GASTRONOMY
DISHES
-The best known are the spice of Cajamarca-style guinea pig, chicken broth, quinua soup, caldo verde, humitas, etc.
- Picante de papa con cuy frito: guinea pig stew cooked in peanut sauce and red pepper sauce with potatoes.
- Chicharrón con Mote: pork cooked in its own fat and accompanied by corn or maize kernels.
- Humitas: ground corn fresh or salt stuffed with cinnamon and raisins, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
- Caldo verde: soup potato with herbs from the region.
- Cajamarca is a milky area, which distributes the domestic markets for the manufacture of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, butter and ice cream. The milk-based drinks are a delicacy.
-Among their tipical drinks include cañazo or aguardiente and chicha. We also recommend consuming the variety of fresh cheeses and milk offered in every shop there.
-The best known are the spice of Cajamarca-style guinea pig, chicken broth, quinua soup, caldo verde, humitas, etc.
- Picante de papa con cuy frito: guinea pig stew cooked in peanut sauce and red pepper sauce with potatoes.
- Chicharrón con Mote: pork cooked in its own fat and accompanied by corn or maize kernels.
- Humitas: ground corn fresh or salt stuffed with cinnamon and raisins, wrapped in corn husks and steamed.
- Caldo verde: soup potato with herbs from the region.
- Cajamarca is a milky area, which distributes the domestic markets for the manufacture of dairy products like yogurt, cheese, butter and ice cream. The milk-based drinks are a delicacy.
-Among their tipical drinks include cañazo or aguardiente and chicha. We also recommend consuming the variety of fresh cheeses and milk offered in every shop there.
Tipical food
TYPICAL DANCES:
-Cajamarca’s folklore is well-related to religious celebrations and are very popular the folks parties.
Between the typical dances from that region the most important are:
-La Cashua,
-Los Chunchos, or Danza Blanca,
-Las Pallas, La pachilla,
-La Danza de los Emplumados and
-La Danza de los Diablos.
- We can see a lot of gorgeous dresses and costumes, that make the dance eben more special and beautiful than they already are.
Between the typical dances from that region the most important are:
-La Cashua,
-Los Chunchos, or Danza Blanca,
-Las Pallas, La pachilla,
-La Danza de los Emplumados and
-La Danza de los Diablos.
- We can see a lot of gorgeous dresses and costumes, that make the dance eben more special and beautiful than they already are.
Danza blanca
