Around Vilcabamba

Tour highlights.

We depart from the restaurant Campary, at the central park of Vilcabamba. The route passes through the barrios of Los Huilcos and Cubalibre, and gently ascends to the barrio of Izhcayluma. From here, the footpath continues through the area of Mollepamba and on to San José, where there are beautiful views of the valley below.

sugar-cane-traditional-plantThe route heads downward to cross the river Chamba (boots recommended) and arrive at the Yamburara chapel. On the return to Yamburara Bajo we enjoy unique towering earth formations and lovely landscapes. At this point, there is a choice to return to Vilcabamba or continue with the alternative route.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Locals assert that it is not uncommon to see a person reach 100 years of age and it is claimed that many have gotten to 120, even up to 135, which would make it an area with the oldest inhabitants in the world. It is often called the Valley of Longevity.

Tour fact sheet.

Decide now if this tour is for you…

Estimated duration (hours) What to bring… Price per person What’s next?
4 – 6 hours* Sport shoes. Not sandals. Hiking boats are preferable. 1 person – $25, 2-3 persons – $17,50, 4-6 persons – $12,50** Hire this tour…

*You can choose the best departure time that suits your needs. Recommended schedule: Departure – 10:00; Arrival – 16:00

**Including lunch and entrance fee.

Photos.

Have a good sense of what you might expect in this tour…

bricks manufacturing

growing plants facility

sugar blocks manufacturing

Yamburara alto

 

Tour route.

Give a quick look at the route you will take (sorry, I am not that good at drawing)…

Map

 

Tour fact sheet.

Decide now if this tour is for you…

Estimated duration (hours) What to bring… Price per person What’s next?
4 – 6 hours* Sport shoes. Not sandals. Hiking boats are preferable. 1 person – 25 $, 2-3 persons – 17,50$, 4-6 persons – 12,50$** Hire this tour…

*You can choose the best departure time that suits your needs. Recommended schedule: Departure – 10:00; Arrival – 16:00

**Including lunch and entrance fee.


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