Cajamarca
Top Places to Visit
Plaza De Armas
There are several churches in the area of the Plaza de Armas, one of which (San Francisco) includes the "Ransom Room" in which the Inca Atahualpa was held ...
Catarata De Plan Manzanas
Catarata de Plan Manzanas is a nice waterfall about 9km from Cajamarca. Take a microbus (19 or 59A - S/.1.00 each way leaving about every 30 minutes until about... more
Carnaval De Cajamarca
Carnaval de Cajamarca, [9] held every year, will be from the 18th of February to the 13th of March in 2011. The three most important days include the day of ... more
Top Places to Eat
Bella's Cafe
Jr. Junin #1184
, Cajamarca
Phone: ☎ 345-794
Phone: ☎ 345-794
Bella's Cafe (Bar & Lounge), Jr. Junin #1184 (One block from the plaza through Pasaje San Martin), ☎ 345-794. 9 am -11 pm. In the need of great Peruvian coffee... more
Super Chicken
Super Chicken has two locations: one on the Recoleta and the other in El Quinde shopping center. Good chicken and fries. Eat in or take out.
Punta Sal
Punta Sal the place to go in Cajamarca for ceviche, which is a marinaded raw seafood dish with many aficionados in Peru.
El Castillo
El Castillo an interesting converted farm house outside of town past the airport. Good beef. Expect that your taxi driver will charge you extra to take you ...
La Cena
La Cena towards the west end of Via Evitamiento. Large family-style restaurant. Good pollo a la braza and parrilla.
Renzos
Renzos one block up from the Plaza. Italian food: pizza and pasta.
Top Places for Nightlife
Chicha De Jora
Chicha de jora. A sweet tasting homemade alcoholic drink made from corn.
Myshky Café
Jirón Curz de Piedra, 646
, Cajamarca
MYSHKY CAFÉ, Jirón Curz de Piedra, 646 (Half block from Plaza de Armas), [14]. 8:30 a.m - 9:30 p.m. As first real coffee shop from Cajamarca, we offer espressos... more
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate. Chocolate produced locally to make hot drinks with is widely available or have it made for you at one of the many restaurants.
Top Activity Places
Cumbe Mayo
Cumbe Mayo, is a pre-colombian aqueduct built around 1000 B.C. to bring water from the mountains to the town of Cajamarca during the dry season. Tours from ... more
Baños Del Inca
The Baños del Inca (The Inca's Baths) are natural hot springs located five kilometers east of Cajamarca in the town of Baños del Inca.
Ventanillas De Otuzco
Ventanillas de Otuzco, a pre-inca necropolis. Touristic infrastructure, entrance fee (S/.4.00 March 2011), info plates in English. This is easy to get to by ... more
Jardín De Hortencias
la carretera a los Tres Molinos
, Cajamarca
Jardín de Hortencias, la carretera a los Tres Molinos, [11]. Typical food, chicha de jora, miel de abeja, plants, seeds, art and craft. Free entry.
Llacanora
Llacanora. a picturesque town with waterfalls. The falls are a few kilometers from town but a fairly easy walk. There is also a farm with a lake and gardens ...
Granja Porcon
Granja Porcon, [10]. An Evangelical farming colony with tourist services and a zoo.
