Timeline
17:06
Grab an early dinner at Restaurant Turístico Pukutay. The menu features cuy and trout prepared in different ways, served in an old house that feels grounded and local.
17:51
Walk to Sitio arqueológico de Pójoc. This ritual site offers views of Mount Huantsán and the main Chavín site, with stone sculptures found during excavations.
18:36
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The fading light highlights the stone sculptures and the surrounding landscape.
19:06
Restaurant turístico Las Delicias
Head to Restaurant turístico Las Delicias for a late drink or dessert. The prices are affordable, and the variety of dishes makes it a reliable stop after dark.
Local tip
The walk from the restaurant to the site takes about 45 minutes. Start your meal early to ensure you reach the ruins before the sun dips below the horizon.
Check before you go
- Restaurant Turístico Pukutay closes at 19:00. Ensure you finish your meal with enough time to walk to the site.
- Restaurant turístico Las Delicias is open until 21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chavín de Huántar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).