Revash Mausoleums & Leymebamba Museum Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Revash's ancient mausoleums
- Horseback ride through scenic landscapes
- Discover artifacts at Leymebamba Museum
- Learn about Chachapoya culture
- Experience Peru's rich history firsthand
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Chachapoyas
- Horseback ride to Revash Mausoleums
- Guided tour of Leymebamba Museum
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
After breakfast, we drive to the town of San Bartolo, from here we'll go walking to the Mausoleums of Revash, which are constructions of funeral homes at the foothills of huge rocks; they are painted in red and cream color, which resemble small houses. Some are up to three floors high, and others have gable roofs with T-shaped, cross-shaped and square windows. The mausoleums can be observed from 100 meters approximately. It is a strategic point to fully appreciate the funerary complex.
After the visit, we will enjoy lunch. Then, we will visit the museum of Centro Mallqui or Leymebamba Museum, which design replicates local architectural traditions. The rich and varied flora embellishes the surrounding gardens and highlights the collection of orchids, with over 100 local varieties. This museum holds a valuable collection of 240 mummies found in the Lagoon of the Condors.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves a moderate level of physical activity, including horseback riding and walking on uneven terrain.
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for a full experience.
- Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks and water for the journey.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy footwear suitable for horseback riding and walking on uneven terrain.
- Bring a hat, sunscreen, and insect repellent to protect against sun exposure and insects.
- Carry a camera to capture the stunning landscapes and historical sites.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Use light clothing and comfortable shoes (light hiking boots).
- Bring at least 2 liters of water, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, repellent and camera with extra battery
- In rainy season (November to March): Bring raincoat.
Traveler reviews
Great Experience
This tour is great! The guide was friendly, knew a lot about the Chachapoya Culture and was very helpfull. The driver was very carefull and experienced. We stopped at a great place to eat, it was tasty and the people very friendly at all. The place is beatiful with humming-birds and bromeliad hanging everywhere. I recommend this to every visitor to Chachapoyas! Hannes
Leymebamba beauty
I went independently to Leymebamba I do NOT normally do tours unless there is no option I went to the museum as l sm an anthropologist and archaeology is a passion of mine 45 minutes which is suggested by tours is NOzT enough for me However l recognise that some people may want to do the tour with the mausoleum as well as the mausoleum is far away and difficult to access independently If you like archaeology this is mind blowing I stayed at la Petaca Hotel which is excellent but no one here speaks English Learn some Spanish People here are kind and hospitable but so far little infrastructure for tourists which suits me!