Hotels in Cajamarca

The historic Plaza de Armas, where Atahualpa was captured in 1532, features colonial architecture. Visit early to see Peru's oldest working fountain and photograph the Cathedral in ideal light.

The Iglesia de Belén dazzles with its intricate baroque facade and vibrant painted dome, showcasing colonial Peru's finest craftsmanship. Visit weekday afternoons when the church is quieter.

Climb Cerro Santa Apolonia for breathtaking views of Cajamarca and a chance to sit on the ancient Inca's Throne. The summit rewards your effort with panoramic mountain vistas and a glimpse into Peru's royal past.

Stand in the room where Emperor Atahualpa offered to fill with gold for his freedom. A red line marks the height of his promised treasure—a silent witness to the fall of the Inca Empire.

Ancient aqueducts carved into volcanic rock showcase pre-Incan engineering brilliance at Cumbemayo. Explore the stone formations called "Los Frailones" and spot petroglyphs while hiking at 3,500 meters above sea level.

The Cajamarca Cathedral's Baroque façade features intricate carvings of cherubs, birds, and fruit against golden stone. Visit during late afternoon when sunlight illuminates the ornate details beautifully.

This stone room marks where Inca Emperor Atahualpa offered to fill a space with gold for his freedom from Spanish captors. A red line still shows the promised height of his legendary ransom.

The Iglesia de San Francisco dazzles with intricate Baroque stone carvings and unique twin belfries. Inside, explore 17th-century indigenous religious art and atmospheric catacombs filled with monk tombs.