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
Donkey Stop - Chachapoyas to Cajamarca, Peru
A stop for lunch and to admire this donkey on the way from Chachapoyas to Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Fish-Eye View of a House at 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
Milk Shop - Cajamarca, Peru
The town of Cajamarca in central Peru is home to some of Peru's best milk products, including cheese and manjar blanco (dulce de leche). Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
Mountain Roads - Chachapoyas to Cajamarca, Peru
The fourteen-hour journey from Chachapoyas to Cajamarca in northern Peru takes you along endless mountain roads like these. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
San Francisco Church - Cajamarca, Peru
Iglesia de San Francisco. Taken in Cajamarca, Peru. Read more about our visit to Peru. © www.uncorneredmarket.com