Chavin de Huantar is an archaeological site located in the Chavin de Huantar district, in the province of Huari, in the Ancash department. In 1985 it was declared a World Heritage Site because its historical importance. The archaeological site is located in the confluence of the rivers Huacheksa and Mosna, in the upper basin of the Marañon river. This place was a traffic point for the preinca people from the coast to the amazon area. For that reason, this place became very important for the collection of products and the exchange of goods. It is considered the most important pilgrimage center of the Andean world. Chavin de Huantar was built approximately between the years 1500 and 300 b.C, and it consolidated as an administrative and religious center of the Chavin culture. Their structures are elaborated with stone and clay mortar.Currently, it is very visited by tourists from different parts of the world.
There are a number of operators who provide valuable transport services in Ruinas de Chavin de Huantar. Every bus comes with neat and clean interiors. They also ensure that every passenger's comfort and safety is a top priority at all times. Some of the popular bus operators are:
- There are transportation companies that offer tour services to the archaeological site of Chavin de Huantar. Usually, the tours include transportation from the hotel, guide service, ticket, and some of them, lunch.
The best month to visit the ruines of ChavÃn de Huántar is the month of November because the temperature is warm and the raining is minimum. This way, you can do a tour to the ruine without a problem and avoid falls because of the rain.