What to expect

Your bag can stay in one place for several nights. That is the advantage of Chachapoyas: choose a different direction each day without moving hotels. The well-known sites are not all on one road. Compare the outings and what interests you rather than choosing the package with the most names.

How it fits into a journey

Leave arrival time for settling in, eating and organising. Spread Kuélap, Gocta and optional Karajía across separate days. Leymebamba's museum deserves an extension.

Places to stay in Chachapoyas

Compare the locations of places to stay in and around Chachapoyas.

Where is it?

Chachapoyas and the surrounding area.

Practical answers

What should I choose with limited time?

Kuélap plus one other subject: Gocta for walking, Karajía for more archaeology. Neither extra is compulsory.

Is the city the same as the Chachapoya culture?

Chachapoyas is today's city; Chachapoya also refers to regional cultural heritage. The monuments are not all in town.