Chachapoyas is the natural border that divides mountain from jungle, the habitants call it “ceja de selva” because it has Andean and woodland elements, archaeological center because it has great quantity of historical remains, beside its natural beauty.

1. Chachapoyas is the natural border that divides mountain
from jungle, the habitants call it “ceja de selva” because
it has Andean and woodland elements, archaeological
center because it has great quantity of historical
remains, beside its natural beauty.
Chachapoyas is capital of Amazonas region. It was the
region of the powerful and legendary Chachapoyas
kingdom, which were finally conquered by the Incas
Empire in the XV th century.
One of the main attractions is the spectacular Kuelap
Fortress, legacy of the powerful Chachapoyas, which
main characteristic is the structure based in narrow
passages that avoid the entrance of the enemies. We
could also visit a mysterious place called The Lake of
the Mummies, where 280 mummies were found, and in
the mountains we could appreciate the Karajia
Sarcophagus, enormous constructions made of mud, of
2 mts height that watch carefully its domains.
Not only impressive historical vestiges, Chachapoyas city is also famous because of the typical
dances during it spectacular festivities, especially in Jalca town, known as the center of the
jungle folklore, during the whole year there are several parties were we could appreciate a
mixture of tribes rituals and Christian religious.
This is Chachapoyas, spell of jungle and the enchant of the mountain, the mystery of its
legendary constructions hidden in the bushy vegetation.