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Peru

Cajamarca / Where gold and nature unite

MeowScore 😼78/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😻
🌳 Parks and greenery 😼
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Experience the joyful and colorful Carnival of Cajamarca 🥳🎭🌈

🥳
january

Visit the Carnival of Cajamarca, full of music, dance and colorful costumes 🎉🎭🎶

🏞️
february

Enjoy the pleasant temperatures and beautiful landscapes for hiking and outdoor activities 🌄🌳🚶‍♀️

🍻
march

Join the Feast of San José, with processions, fairs and traditional food 🐂🍲🙏

🌅
april

Experience the Inti Raymi celebrations, honoring the sun god with rituals and dances 🌞🗿🧑‍🌾

🌺
may

Discover the beauty of the Inca Baths, natural thermal springs perfect for relaxation 🛀💆‍♀️💦

🧐
june

Visit the Ventanillas de Otuzco, mysterious rock formations used as tombs in ancient times 🪨👻🕯️

🎉
july

Celebrate Peru's Independence Day with parades, music, and fireworks 🎆🇵🇪🎇

🔴
august

See the Cajamarca's Flag Day Parade, featuring colorful costumes and choreographed dances 💃🕺👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

😋
september

Taste the famous Manjar Blanco, a sweet and creamy dessert made with milk and sugar 🍨🥛👅

🤩
october

Explore the Cumbemayo Archaeological Complex, an impressive stone forest and ancient canal system 🗿🏞️👣

🙏
november

Witness the All Saints Day celebrations, a unique mix of catholic and indigenous traditions 🕯️🧑‍🦱👼

🌠
december

Experience the La Candelaria Festival, honoring the Virgin Mary with music, dance and fireworks 🎊🌟🎶

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

🤑

The shopping and tourist industry is moderate in Cajamarca. Prices are not super cheap nor extremely expensive for a tourist.

Haggle prices at markets and buy souvenirs at local artisan shops.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

historic sites + hot springs

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

historic sites + hot springs

Cajamarca is a small city with a rich history and nearby thermal springs.

Tipping

0-5%

No tipping culture in Cajamarca

Tipping

0-5%

No tipping culture in Cajamarca

Cash is preferred in most places. Splitting the bill is uncommon.

internet situation

bad Speed

Slow speeds reported by users

good Availability

Most areas have access

great Cellular

Good coverage from multiple providers

Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

PEN

1 PEN =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative attitudes

A cat's paradise of historic charm with sprawling plazas and cat-friendly locals.

The perfect place to stretch your cat paws and lap up the Andean culture.

Things to do

The mainstream

⛪
Iglesia San Francisco
🐾
Ventanillas de Otuzco
💦
Baños del Inca
🗿
Cumbemayo
🐈
Plaza de Armas

The mainstream

⛪
Iglesia San Francisco

A beautiful baroque church with an impressive wooden altar. It houses the remains of Miguel Grau, one of Peru's most revered naval heroes, and his pet cat. 😺🛐

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🐾
Ventanillas de Otuzco

A complex of tombs carved into volcanic rock. Its small niches resemble cat paws, providing a glimpse into the pre-Hispanic burial rituals of the Cajamarca culture. ⚰️

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💦
Baños del Inca

Natural hot springs that have been enjoyed by cats since Incan times. Relax in the warm waters and visit the complex where Atahualpa, the last Inca Emperor, used to bathe. 🛀

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🗿
Cumbemayo

A mystical rock formation with a cat-shaped feature, believed to be a sacred site for the ancient Cajamarca people. Enjoy a hike and learn about its history. 🏞️

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🐈
Plaza de Armas

The heart of Cajamarca surrounded by colonial architecture and statues of cats. Don't miss the water fountain show at night! 🌟

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Off the beaten path

🐾🏛️
Pacopampa Archaeological Site
📸
Santa Apolonia Hill
🏞️
Cumbemayo
🌋
Los Baños del Inca
🐾
Catarsis

Off the beaten path

🐾🏛️
Pacopampa Archaeological Site

A hidden gem for cat-enthusiasts who love ancient history. See the remains of a mysterious culture that thrived 2000 years ago.

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📸
Santa Apolonia Hill

A charming hike to the top of the hill with a spectacular panoramic view of Cajamarca. Don't fur-get to bring your camera!

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🏞️
Cumbemayo

A mysterious pre-Inca aqueduct with carvings and rock formations. Its unique landscape will leave any curious cat meow-tivated.

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🌋
Los Baños del Inca

Thermal springs surrounded by stunning mountains and ancient legends. A purrrfect spot for relaxation and reflection.

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🐾
Catarsis

A cozy café with delicious snacks and drinks, decorated with local art. Perfect for a feline break.

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walkable -ish

Moderate traffic

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative attitudes

Mindful meoweler tips

Visit the Ransom Room

The Ransom Room is where the Inca Empire's last emperor Atahualpa was held captive by the Spaniards before his execution. Today, it's a museum containing artefacts from the Inca Empire.

Try some Cuajada

Cuajada is a traditional dessert made from cheese curd. It's sweetened with sugar and served with honey or syrup. A must try for cat foodies!

Explore the Ventanillas de Otuzco

Ventanillas de Otuzco are burial niches carved into the mountainside by the Cajamarca people over 1000 years ago. They can be found just outside of Cajamarca.

Useful external sites

www.lonelyplanet.com/peru/northern-highlands/cajamarca

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide with information about things to do, places to stay, and restaurants in Cajamarca

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298442-Cajamarca_Cajamarca_Region-Vacations.html

TripAdvisor↗

Reviews and recommendations from other travelers about hotels, attractions, and restaurants in Cajamarca

incatoursperu.com/destinations/cajamarca

Inca Tours Peru↗

Local tour operator offering various tour packages, including ones to Cajamarca

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