AMAZONAS

GENERAL DATA

Location: The department of Amazonas is situated in the northeast of Peru.
Area: 39 249 km2
Capital: Chachapoyas (2 334 masl)
Altitude: 230 masl (Santa María de Nieva) Lowest town.
3 952 masl (Chuquimbamba) highest town.
Average temperature: 15º C (24º C maximum and 18º C minimum).
Rainy season: December to March.

ACCESS ROUTES

By land: The most advisable route is Lima-Chiclayo-Chachapoyas (1 225 km), about 24 hours by car.
An alternative route is Lima-Trujillo-Cajamarca-Celendín-Chachapoyas (1 199 km), about 26 hours by car.
By air: Although there are no regular flights, it is possible to contract flights for groups from Chiclayo (for further information, contact us) There are also non regular flights to Moyobamba and Rioja.

HISTORICAL OVERVIEW

The Chachapoyas Culture developed in the southern part of the Amazonas department. Later, under the rule of Inca Tupac Yupanqui in 1 475, it was dominated by the Inca Empire. The archaeological ruins of Kuelap are a testimony of the demographic intensity and importance of this culture.
The city of Chachapoyas was founded on September 5th 1 538, when it became the capital of eastern Peru and the operating center for the conquest of the jungle, which explains the significant colonial influence.
The large Main Square and the design of the narrow, cobble-stoned streets reflect the Spanish influence.
The current population of Chachapoyas consists mainly of migrants from the highlands and adjoining valleys.

ATTRACTIONS IN THE CITY OF

Plaza de Armas – Main Square

This square has a bronze fountain of a colonial origin. Also prominent are the Provincial Town Hall and the Archbishop’s see located in the house that was the birthplace of Toribio Rodriguez de Mendoza, who fought for the Independence and whose monument s its on the main square.

Independence Square

Jr. Amazonas, block 3.
This square contains a monument commemorating the Battle of Higos Urco in June 6th 1 821, when Colonel Jose Matos organized an army of 600 men to fight against the Spaniards.

Lord of Burgos Church

Corner of Jr. Amazonas and Jr. Hermosura, Los Burgos Square
Visits: Monday to Saturday 8:00-18:00.
Contains a number of colonial images.

Santa Ana Church

Calle Chincha, b

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