Cumbe Mayo
About
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 Cajamarca are S/.18.00 per person. Food and drinks are readily available at the site. Its possible to walk from Cajamarca but allow around five hours each way for the 20km trek. The site is located at an altitude of around 3500 meters and can be quite cold and wet.
