Northern Peru: Chachapoyas, Kuelap and Cajamarca

Our travels through northern Peru takes us from the border with Ecuador (La Balsa) through San Ignacio, Chachapoyas, the pre-Incan ruins of Kuelap, and Cajamarca. Read more about what to see and do in Peru.

Colorful Beans - Chachapoyas, Peru
A basketful of colorful beans at the main market in Chachapoyas, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Kids with Their Puppies - Near Kuelap, Peru
A group of kids play with their puppies in a village near Kuelap ruins in northern Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Ruins of Kuelap - Near Chachapoyas, Peru
Kuelap was home to a pre-Incan civilization in a mountain top citadel in northern Peru near the city of Chachapoyas. One of the characteristics of Kuelap is the circular homes. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fruit from Above - Chachapoyas, Peru
A view of the fruit stands at the Chachapoyas main market in Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Piles of Fruit - Chachapoyas, Peru
The main market in Chachapoyas, Peru was full fo well-stocked fruit stands like this one. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Peruvian Folk Dancers - Cajamarca, Peru
The Peruvian contingent at the Alto Folklor de Rompe Fronteras international dance festival in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fresh Cheese at the Market - Chachapoyas, Peru
Fresh cheese wrapped in leaves at the fresh market in Chachapoyas, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Church in Chachapoyas, Peru
A view of the church on Chachapoyas' main square in northern Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Red Pineapples - Chachapoyas, Peru
A row of red pineapples at the main market in Chachapoyas, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Drums and Gaucho - Cajamarca, Peru
The Argentine dance procession. Taken at the Alto Folklor de Rompe Fronteras international dance festival in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Humitas and Coffee for Breakfast - San Ignacio, Peru
A hearty breakfast of humitas (stuffed cornmeal tamales) and coffee with evaporated milk at a small restaurant in San Ignacio, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
From Nuts to Dried Potatoes - Cajamarca, Peru
A shot of nuts, grains, beans, and dried potatoes (chuno)...Taken at the central market in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Circular Home of Kuelap - Near Chachapoyas, Peru
Kuelap was home to a pre-Incan civilization in a mountain top citadel in northern Peru near the city of Chachapoyas. One of the characteristics of Kuelap is the circular homes. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Peruvian Dance Procession - Cajamarca, Peru
The Peruvian procession at the Alto Folklor de Rompe Fronteras international dance festival in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Pre-Incan Citadel of Kuelap - Near Chachapoyas
Kuelap was home to a pre-Incan civilization in a mountain top citadel in northern Peru near the city of Chachapoyas. One of the characteristics of Kuelap is the circular homes. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Colors - Cajamarca, Peru
Cut squash and peppers (aji). Taken at the central market in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Saturday at the Market - Cajamarca, Peru
Taken at the central market in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mexican Dance Step - Cajamarca, Peru
The Mexcian dance procession at the Alto Folklor de Rompe Fronteras international dance festival in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fish and Veggies - Chachapoyas, Peru
Taken at the main market in Chachapoyas, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Viva Mexican Dance - Cajamarca Peru
The Mexican procession at the Alto Folklor de Rompe Fronteras international dance festival in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com