The best months to visit Kuélap are between April and October when theres is no much rain.
Kuélap has a temperate climate with several rains during the year. It has a maximum temperature of 21 ° C and minimum of 9 ° C.
This building, in the shape of an inverted truncated cone, is 13.5 meters in diameter at the top, in which numerous evidences of ritual offerings have been recorded. There is a ossuary, where, as part of rituals, human bones were placed inside a container inside this Temple.
These cable cars take you from the lowest part of the citadel (2000 meters above sea level) to the highest part (3000 meters above sea level) in a 4 km route. It takes 20 minutes to complete the trip and costs 20 soles. The departure station is located 10 minutes from Nuevo Tingo. This station has administrative and customer service areas, an elevator for people with disabilities, cafeteria, a souvenir shop, parking lot and a boarding area for the buses.
Chachapoyas Tourist Week | From June 1 to 7 | In this event you can enjoy the delicious cuisine of the place and learn more about its history. |
Patronal Feast of the Lord of Gualamita | From September 10 to 15 | In this event the inhabitants carry out activities and celebrations that will make your stay unforgettable. These three days of celebration end with a feast of traditional food and drinks. |