Altitude: 2650 m. / 8,694 ft.
Best time to visit: April - November
Magnificent colonial architecture, spectacular landscapes and a rich history make Cajamarca an enchanting destination located on a high valley between the Central and Western Cordilleras of the Northern Andes. Once a major Inca city which linked the Royal Inca Road from Cusco to Quito, it played a crucial role in the Conquest as it was the setting of perhaps the most transcendental event during the Spanish takeover. It was here that Francisco Pizarro tricked, captured, imprisoned and finally murdered the Inca Atahualpa, initiating the collapse of the Inca Empire.
Highlights:
- Baņos del Inca
- Cumbemayo
- Otuzco
- Plaza de Armas
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