Huánuco Nature & Adventure 3D/2N from US$442

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DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HUÁNUCO – CITY TOUR / KOTOSH / COUNTRYSIDE / TOMAYQUICHUA

Reception at the bus terminal and transfer to the selected hotel.

Visit to the Plaza de Armas; the modern Cathedral, home to the "Señor de Burgos" (Lord of Burgos), King and Patron Saint of Huánuco; the Church of San Cristóbal, the oldest in the city; the Church of San Francisco; and the Calicanto Bridge, constructed using lime, river stones, and egg whites. Afterward, visit the Kotosh Archaeological Center—home to the famous "Temple of the Crossed Hands," dating back over 4,000 years—and view the Quillarumi rock formation. View the Pillco Mozo, the eternal guardian of the city of Huánuco. Then, head to the House of La Perricholi (a famous actress whose beauty and intelligence captivated Viceroy Manuel Amat), located in the district of Tomayquichua. Visit the Cachigaga Hacienda to taste sugarcane-based beverages. Visit the Ermita de las Pampas (Hermitage of the Pampas) and the Artisans' House. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 02: ECO-ADVENTURE IN TAMBILLO ("THE VEIL OF THE NYMPHS")

Breakfast. Departure for Tingo María and hotel check-in. Transfer to the Tambillo waterfalls, where we will embark on a forest hike. Climb the rocky walls along the stream to reach the waterfall known as "The Veil of the Nymphs" (El Velo de las Ninfas). Enjoy a well-deserved dip in the "Nymph's Pool."

Return to Tingo María. Overnight stay.

DAY 03: TINGO MARÍA / NATIONAL PARK – DEPARTURE

Continental breakfast. Visit to the Cueva de las Pavas (Cave of the Pavas), featuring a rock formation that resembles a woman's silhouette; visit to the Santa Carmen waterfall. Visit to the Cueva de las Lechuzas (Cave of the Owls) to view formations created by stalactites and stalagmites, as well as to observe oilbirds (*guácharos*—an endangered species).

Visit to the Jacintillo sulfur springs, known for their medicinal properties. Visit to the UNAS animal breeding center. Visit to the "Animal Paradise" serpentarium. Visit to the artisan center.

Transfer to the transport terminal – Return to the point of origin.

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Huánuco Nature & Adventure 3D/2N

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN HUÁNUCO – CITY TOUR / KOTOSH / COUNTRYSIDE / TOMAYQUICHUA

Reception at the bus terminal and transfer to the selected hotel.

Visit to the Plaza de Armas; the modern Cathedral, home to the "Señor de Burgos" (Lord of Burgos), King and Patron Saint of Huánuco; the Church of San Cristóbal, the oldest in the city; the Church of San Francisco; and the Calicanto Bridge, constructed using lime, river stones, and egg whites. Afterward, visit the Kotosh Archaeological Center—home to the famous "Temple of the Crossed Hands," dating back over 4,000 years—and view the Quillarumi rock formation. View of Pillco Mozo, the eternal guardian of the city of Huánuco. Then, head to the House of La Perricholi (a famous actress whose beauty and intelligence captivated Viceroy Manuel Amat), located in the district of Tomayquichua. Visit the Cachigaga Hacienda to taste sugarcane-based beverages. Visit the Ermita de las Pampas (Hermitage of the Pampas) and the Artisans' House. Return to the hotel. Overnight stay.

DAY 02: SAN MIGUEL WATERFALLS

Continental breakfast.

Traveling along the Huánuco-Tingo María highway, observe the climatic and geographical changes at the Carpish Tunnel, the gateway to the Amazon.

Arrival at Gloriapata; cross the Huallaga River using a cable-pulley system.

Transfer to the village of San Miguel.

Trek to the massive San Miguel Waterfall (approx. 120 meters high).