Cajamarca Travel Tips

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NoraBuzz

Tourist Feb 10, 2008

Carnival Capital 4 stars

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Travel Tip: Cajamarca

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Carnival in Cajamarca is absolute craziness and if you are up for it, you should come - but be prepared to get soaked. The main days of carnival take place the days before Ash Wed., or the beginning of Feb. The first day of carnival is spent throwing water balloons and paint at each other.... [more]

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NoraBuzz

Tourist Feb 10, 2008

Windows of Otuzco 2 stars

Travel Tip: Windows of Otuzco

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A short "combi" or minivan ride outside of Cajamarca will take you to the town of Otuzco. Otuzco is known for having "ventanillas" or ancient Inca windows carved in the mountain. Usually little... [more]

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NoraBuzz

Tourist Jan 20, 2008

Cumbe Mayo 4 stars

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Travel Tip: Cajamarca

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

We took a shaky taxi from Cajamarca up the mountain to Cumbe Mayo on a beautiful Dec. afternoon. The road up the mountain was dirt and rocky, but provided a breathtaking view of the entire city of Cajamarca. It was a 20 minute ride up the mountain, through rich agricultural land. The rock... [more]

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