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Sunlight on Stone and Salted Loin

Beat the midday heat by starting early, then settle in for a traditional lunch with a view of the ancient carvings.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Cafetería Renato

    Start with a light breakfast or coffee at Cafetería Renato. The pretty café in the old building is ideal for a quiet start before the site gets busy.

  2. 09:45

    Muro megalítico

    Walk to the Muro megalítico to see the snake-head carving at the beginning of Túpac Amaru. Arriving just after opening helps you explore the stone wall in calm, morning light.

  3. 10:15

    Restaurant Turístico Pukutay

    Head to Restaurant Turístico Pukutay for lunch. Dine in an old house and order salted loin or trout prepared in different ways.

  4. 11:00

    Artesanía Rumi Tzaka

    Finish your visit at Artesanía Rumi Tzaka. Browse one of the biggest artisanry shops for textiles and stone sculptures before you leave.

Local tip

Check opening hours before you go: Cafetería Renato opens at 9:00, Restaurant Turístico Pukutay at 8:00, and Artesanía Rumi Tzaka closes at 16:00.

Check before you go

  • Cafetería Renato: 9:00-19:00
  • Restaurant Turístico Pukutay: 8:00-19:00
  • Artesanía Rumi Tzaka: 9:00-16:00

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Chavín de Huántar (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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