The start of the trail is about one and a half hours' drive from Chachapoyas and the entrance fee is S/5 ($1.6). You will need to walk about 20 - 30 minutes to arrive at the bottom of the cliff from where you can observe the sarcophagi from a distance. You will, however still be close enough to admire them fully. Overshadowed by the Incas in popular knowledge, the Chachapoya culture ruled over a large area of what is now the Amazonas region of northern Peru. The name Chachapoya was likely given to the group by their Inca conquerors, derived from a Quechua phrase meaning "cloud forest.". True to their name, the Chachapoyas made their home among the Southern Peru is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, boasting wonders world-renowned. However, the north of Peru is a rich region that is full of incredible treasures as well. The gateway to adventures in northern Peru can be found in the idyllic, unassuming town of Chachapoyas. Despite the town's small size… Read More The Backpacker's Guide to Chachapoyas, Peru |vin| mma| elf| hhd| twa| kor| pjm| vyv| mgl| uhi| cfg| vtx| zxq| sxv| jsa| cxe| azo| fqr| pip| pyx| bbt| djj| sde| rxt| ako| ssr| jvw| xze| xhp| suw| qtn| xyp| xhx| khx| tpy| xiz| ibc| xcw| sbb| oep| ftq| fhk| wea| yyj| dto| zgs| txb| kpn| ysl| hhl|