Lim-05 : Cordillera de la viuda – Mountain Exploration

Departure (5am)

During the journey we will be able to enjoy the beautiful and impressive landscapes of the Lima mountains.

• On the way to the Cordillera La Vida, we will pass by the Checta Petroglyphs, where traces have been found on stones where you can see stylized drawings of animals, humans on the hunt, elements of the cosmos and other somewhat abstract ones that are presented to various interpretations.
• On the road, we will stop to have a look on the viewpoint of Cochapampa.
• We will arrive at our main point: Laguna de Chuchun, Laguna Ocho, Laguna Leoncocha and the sighting of the snow-capped mountain range of La Viuda.
• After enjoying our impressive landscapes, we will visit the fish farm of the HUAROS community, where we can learn a little more about trout farming. 
• Lunch Time

Afternoon: Visit to Canta - Santa Rosa de Quives :

• We will visit the city of Canta; Also called Heroica Villa, for having played a leading role in the battles for independence and in the war with Chile.
• City Tour of Canta,to visit the Plaza de Armas with its historic colonial pool, the portals of the Republican era, the Church to admire the patrons of Canta, the most important Mariscal Chaperito.
• We will visit the market where you can do your shopping, it is recommended: (flat bread, rolls, rosquitas, humitas, tamales canteños, honey, manjar blanc, cow butter, cow cheeses, beef, etc.)
• Visit to the sanctuary where our Patron Saint lived, the chapel and the wishing well.

Arrival in Lima at the same initial starting points - 9pm