Things to do & places to visit in Cajamarca Region, Peru

Cajamarca Region #10 destination in Peru 2023. The average rating score is 4.25 based on 4.352 traveler reviews, of 42 attractions. Timezone: America/Lima, current date and time: Friday, May 03, 2024, 21:25.

Top things to do (27)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Time to Travel - Day Tour (115 reviews)
- Do not miss this tour with this guide
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours • Archaeology Tours

Ander is an excellent guide, very educated and he knows a lot about history, archeology and various sciences. He is very calm and patient and he is always ready to explain all ambiguities. It is especially important to me that he speaks excellent English. I felt not like I was on a paid tour, but like a friend was taking me to show me the sights of his area. Highly recommendation! See more..
5.0 Granja Porcon (6 reviews)
- Cooperativa auto sustentable,interesante!
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Farms

Zoo y cooperativa que genera sus propios ingresos gracias al cultivo de pino ,iglesia Evangelista,bonito para pasear si tienes tiempo,mejor es hacer primero el tour al cuarto de rescate de Atahualpa See more..
5.0 Museo De La Marioneta "Manuel Taica Llalle" (3 reviews)
- Awesome Puppet Museum
Friday: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums

The works of art in the museum mesmerized me. There are puppets, which depict the Peruvian people and their lifestyle. There is also a live puppet show available for all ages. Visitors can record and take pictures of it. Another reason why I recommend going to the museum is that the guide is the grandson of the founder and will tell you how the museum was built up over three generations. To sum up, I would highly recommend visiting this gorgeous museum close to the main square. The works of art are definitely a must-see, and I’m sure it is worth a visit, especially for children, who can have fun by learning about the Peruvian and Cajamarca history. See more..
5.0 Lollipop (2 reviews)
- 100% RECOMENDADO
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Gay Bars • Dance Clubs & Discos

El nuevo local es lo máximo, amplio, agradable y sobre todo el mejor ambiente para Cajamarca. Recomendado, para divertirse, bailar, escuchar música, buenos tragos, conocer gente, amigos y sobre todo disfrutar de un buen momento con gente muy amigable. See more..
5.0 Mirador Cristo Redentor (1 review)
- Atractivo gratuito imperdible
Lookouts

La vista de gran parte de Celendin es muy bonita. Todo en un silencio mágico.

Puedes tomar una moto que te deja arriba y luego disfrutar la bajada o puedes subir y bajar caminando. Siempre rodeado de vegetación.

De vista gratuita y súper cerca de la plaza de armas. See more..
5.0 San Ignacio Extremo (1 review)
- Full Adrenalina
Adrenaline & Extreme Tours

San Ignacio Extremo es un buen lugar para ir con amigos o en familia. Las actividades de turismo extremo son fenomenales.

Me encanto el Columpio y la Bicicleta Extrema. El paisaje es brutal, tiene una vista impresionante.

Recomendado San Ignacio Extremo. See more..
5.0 Patty Salon Spa & Barberia (1 review)
- A great place to relax
Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spas
This place is located in Baños del Inca, a district of Cajamarca in Perú, THey many services but they offered a great Spa Service with Sauna, Pool, and Massages. The fees aren't so expensive See more..
5.0 Cataratas Chorro Blanco (1 review)
- Hermosa catarata
Waterfalls
La catarata Chorro Blanco se encuetra ubicado en el Distrito de Jaén, Caserío La Libertad, Provincia de Jaén, Perú. Tiene una altura aproximada de 106 metros de altura, a una distancia de una hora desde la ciudad de Jaén, visitar esta catarata es una experiencia inolvidable. See more..
5.0 Cascadas De Llacanora (1 review)
- Hermosas Cataratas
Waterfalls
Es muy fácil llegar a las cataratas. El sendero es plano y directo. Me encantó porque el mismo te lleva a 2 cataratas. See more..
4.5 Cumbemayo (754 reviews)
- Go with Manuel at Cumbe Mayo Tours
Ancient Ruins

There are plenty of reviews here to support making a trip to Cumbemayo, so I won't get into that. To get the most out of your trip, go with Manuel Portal Cabellos at Cumbe Mayo Tours. This humble, soft-spoken man speaks English, has been guiding for 30+ years, is a true academic and historian, and has a genuine passion and desire for sharing his culture and history with tourists. He is the author of "Oro y Tragedia de Los Incas" and reads 16th-century manuscripts, making notes in miniscule scribble on post-it notes, in his free time. He and a few other local guides run Cumbe Mayo Tours together, which is right on the plaza (Jr Amalia Puga 635). They offer the usual itineraries that every other office on the plaza does but usually for a better price because you're dealing directly with the guides. Not only did I get amazing cultural and historical information during the tour, but Manuel was the one who set the trail that tourists walk through at Cumbemayo. He knows every physical detail and unique feature of the landscape by heart. He also does longer backcountry trips through the area, which you should ask about if you're into that sort of thing. The landscape is stunning, and the loop that tourists walk during the day only scratches the surface. See more..
4.5 Plaza de Armas de Cajamarca (540 reviews)
- Great City, nice plaza with beautiful cathedrals
Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks

Beautiful center around the Plaza de armas which is telling some interesting history. Some nice activities can be done around Cajamarca. In general it’s affordable and not overcrowded, good restaurant options and accommodations available. Definitely worth to think about to visit the region (also Chachapoyas ;-). It’s reachable easily from the coast or from Lima with good long distance buses. Cajamarca was really nice and we felt save. Overall, we were very happy to have done a stop in Cajamarca. See more..
4.5 Cerro Santa Apolonia (521 reviews)
- Excellent View
Points of Interest & Landmarks

I suggest taking a taxi to the top and then, if you are fit, walk down the steps back to the Plaza de Armas. Our taxi cost us S/.5 and entrance to the gardens above Santa Apolonia was S/.1 each. The view over the city and of the mountains is excellent. We were the only visitors to the gardens and we only saw a few people during the whole visit. See more..
4.5 Iglesia de Belen (150 reviews)
- Excellent
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

In contrast the the cathedral, Belen is only closed on Monday's for maintenance. IIt is really well worth visiting. The church is very well maintained and lit and the paintings and decoration on the walls seem so fresh. Included in the ticket price are 2 hospitals and 2 museums. The layout of the exhibits is very good and all the locations are spotlessly clean. For only £1 or $1.50 this has to be one of the bargain visits in Peru. We had to share the visit with one other person! See more..
4.5 Catedral de Cajamarca (148 reviews)
- Beautiful city
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This beautiful city in very high altitude in Andes, northern most city of Peru. Cold weather and Rain. A lot of churches and cathedrals, mountain all around the city, and you need to come on February, because it’s a celebration and carnaval of this city. See more..
4.5 Laguna San Nicolas (46 reviews)
- Quite something
Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water

This touristic place is perfect for relaxing as the view is quite something. You can sail the lagoon for cheap See more..
4.5 Museo de sitio kuntur Wasi (30 reviews)
- A treasure
Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums

This was a great day trip from Cajamarca. A fine facility and it is great that Peru kept the collection at the site and did not ship it off to Lima See more..
4.5 Santuario Virgen del Rosario (21 reviews)
- Wonderful
Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals

This is a great example of the work done by Artesanos Don Bosco, located in a little town near Cajamarca, is really worth the trip, when being in the church do not miss the sanctuary next door, use to be close by there is always an attendant for granting access. See more..
4.5 Casa-museo Nicolas Puga (19 reviews)
- A jewel in Cajamarca!
Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Art Museums

Private collection of Pre-Inca, Inca, Colonial and Republican art. Set up a visit by calling us. See more..
4.5 USHA USHA "Unico e Inigualable" (17 reviews)
- Fantastic and Unique
Spent More than 3 hours Bars & Clubs

ofrecemos un calido lugar con buena musica nacional e internacional, musica en vivo brindamos una privilegiada atencion a nuestro cliente con buenos tragos nacionales e importados, snacks. Usha Usha un lugar unico en cajamarca y en el Peru ya con 26 anos de trayectoria con el local y quien es nuestro anfitrion principal Sr. Jaime Valera Bazan deleitandonos con buena musica cajamarquina cubana,etc See more..
4.5 Laguna Azul (6 reviews)
- THE ONLY THING TO DO
Bodies of Water

Nothing to rave about. A lake. But it is pretty and there was nobody else around. So very peaceful and a good hike around the area. See more..
4.5 Catarata San Andres (4 reviews)
- Interesante
Waterfalls

Pese a no ser las cataratas más grandes cerca de Jaén, tienen un atractivo ecológico excepcional.recomendado si deseas pasar un momento de conexión y respiro de lo qu ella naturaleza puede darte. Las cataratas suelen usarse para bañarse también. See more..
4.0 Banos del Inca (662 reviews)
- Well done the municipality of Cajarmarca
Hot Springs & Geysers

Big enterprise this-quite complex and very well run. There are lots of options and permutations here – the pool, hydro, massage, Sauna, health spa, and so on-something for everyone. And at the same time the legacy of the Inkas runs through everything and has not been forgotten. A happy place - thank you and once again congratulations. See more..
4.0 Ventanillas de Otuzco (400 reviews)
- Good short excursion from Cajamarca
Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's an interesting site and makes for a good brief trip from Cajamarca. I wouldn't go with a tour as it's only a small site and there are some info boards in Spanish and English there. To travel from Cajamarca walk north from the Plaza De Armas up Jiron Del Batan until it becomes Revilla Perez and at the corner of Revilla Perez and Los Gladiolos wait for a collectivo with a C in the window and with Ovalo and Otuzco listed as destinations. The journey takes about 20 mins and will cost you 1 sol. They'll drop you right outside the entrance. It's 5 soles entry and yes there will probably be a teenager offering to tell you the history of the site and some women at the top selling some some mystery fruit. There's a nice spot to sit and eat some lunch on some rocks at the top with a great view up the valley and over the town itself. We were there for an hour but 40 mins of that was sitting enjoying the view! See more..
4.0 Cuarto del Rescate (305 reviews)
- Essential History
Points of Interest & Landmarks

This is where Atahualpa and the Incas were betrayed by Pizarro and the Conquistadors. Good access and viewing of the room from the unremarkable and nondescript entrance on a busy street. See more..
4.0 Convento de San Francisco (73 reviews)
- Very nice place
Points of Interest & Landmarks

The museum is in need of some upkeep and the art needs restoration. But it is a very interesting place to get a flavour of the history of Cajamarca, particularly church history. The collection of telephones may be relevant in 100 years! The catacombs were amazing See more..
4.0 Museo Arqueologico y Etnografico del Conjunto Monumental Belen (51 reviews)
- Nice place
Speciality Museums • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Temporarily Closed See more..
4.0 La Recoleta (34 reviews)
- Nice church
Points of Interest & Landmarks

this colonial times church is just in the city center and is open most of the day for visitors. the art work of the pieces inside is breath taking See more..
4.0 Kuntur Wasi Complejo Arqueologico (31 reviews)
- Interesting ruins
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

This site is from an earlier time than many. It isn't much restored, but there are some interesting carved stones, and you can get a sense of the layout. It is a nice walk up, and a lovely, scenic place to contemplate history. See more..
4.0 Museo de Arte Religioso San Francisco de Asis (27 reviews)
- Recomendable
Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums

Es una atraccion recomendable para conocer los antecedentes religiosos de la ciudad desde la llegada de los españoles a Cajamarca y la labor de evangelizacion. See more..
4.0 McCuy's (21 reviews)
- She don't lie, she don't lie, she don't lie (Eric Clapton)
Bars & Clubs

Long time I didn't hear this Clapton song (very retro and not politically correct now), anyway the place is great and if you get your chair in the balcony you have a side view of main square and the tower from San Francisco church on your face. As I said, music is great and decoration is quite surprising. Top expensive booze is what you find in duty free for around 30 bucks, which is explained by local purchasing power. Cuy Is quechua name for guinea pig and McCuy sounds strange but it's original with no doubt. If I come again to this city, I will be here again for sure. BTW, right now I'm listening The Doors. See more..