Timeline
09:00
Walk straight into the Museo nacional de Chavín. Arriving at 09:00 means you get the quietest experience of the day before the tour groups arrive. Take your time with the Tello obelisk and the carved stone heads.
10:30
Take the 7-minute walk up to Restaurant Buongiorno. Order a traditional dish like trout ceviche or papakashki (potato soup). The indoor garden offers a nice view of the site while you eat.
11:30
Spend the rest of your afternoon at Laguna De Querococha. It is a 21-minute walk from the museum, so factor that into your timing. Enjoy the fresh air and the natural setting of the nature reserve.
Local tip
The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 09:00 to 17:00. If you plan to visit on a Monday, you will need to check the route to find alternative activities as the museum is closed.
Check before you go
- Museum hours: Tu-Su 09:00-17:00.
- Restaurant Buongiorno hours: 7:00-21:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chavín de Huántar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).