Santa Apolonia
Place located
on the top of a hill in the south area of the Cajamarca city. In its summit a prehispanic
"adoratorio" (place where people went to adore their Gods) carved in
the rock, and a seat so that the Inca observed the whole valley. The Spaniards
built the chapel of Santa Apolonia there. In 1900 a cross was placed to
celebrate the arrival of a new century. Beautiful view of the whole city and the
valley. You can go there walking from the Main Plaza, using the perrons of 2 de
Mayo Street.
Baños del Inca
(Inca´s Baths) (see archaeological
description)
These are mineral sources of hot waters, chloride and
sulfurous that reach up to 72°C (161.6°F) and columns of vapor that can
be seen at great distance. Advisable for the healing of some rheumatic
affections, nervous affections and chronic affections of the skin. Puddles and
public pools or private rooms exist to take baths. Located 5 km (3.1 miles) east
of Cajamarca in the district also called Baños del Inca.
The Frailones
Forest of
rocks, capricious geologic formation, with strange figures, some look like human
faces and reaching up to 20 m (65.6 feet) height; figures of stone carved exist
and are located very near the archaeological location Cumbe Mayo. Called this way for the big
figures that also exist and they seem to be priests in eternal procession.
Located 21 km (13 miles) south west of Cajamarca.
Aylambo
Small town, located
3.5 km (2.17 miles) south of Cajamarca, amid a beautiful landscape, it possesses
a forest park and outstand the great quantity of artisans that live there.
Pariamarca
Located 7 km (4.3
miles) south of Aylambo, other small town in which you can appreciate beautiful
landscapes of the countryside, special place for excellent pictures.
The Collpa
Cattle large farm,
located 11 km (6.8 miles) south east of Cajamarca. Every day at 4 pm. an
employee calls out the cows for their name and each cow responds to the voice
and proceed toward the stable, to the specific place designated for it where
later will be milked.
Llacanora
Picturesque town,
of beautiful Andean landscapes, located 13 km (8 miles) south east of Cajamarca.
Porcón
Town located 24
km (14.9 miles) north west of Cajamarca, beautiful landscapes, pine forests and
traditional celebration of "Domingo de Ramos" (Palm Sunday).