Experts in Tailor-Made
Chavin Ruins Tours
One of the earliest and best-known pre-Columbian sites, ChavΓn was home to a culture that thrived between 1500 and 300 BCE. Perched high in the Peruvian Andes, halfway between Lima and Chan Chan, ChavΓn was a place of worship and has a striking appearance. Complete with terraces, buildings, and plazas ornately decorated with extraordinary icons and symbols, this site was one that lured many pilgrims from the ancient world and consequently made itself an important spiritual and cultural junction.
ChavΓn de Huantar Ruins
The most important archaeological site in Chavin is the ChavΓn de HuΓ‘ntar. This was built approximately around 900 BC and has earned UNESCO World Heritage status. The temple has innovative irrigation and drainage systems and were technologically advanced in metal-works, acoustics, gold-working, agriculture, and more. Chavin art and architecture is displayed in the temples, pottery, and sacred texts such as cryptic stelas. There are also interesting obelisks and so many other artifacts that are well worth a visit for any history buff or anyone interested in Peruvian history.
All Chavin Ruins Tours
Click your preferences: Destinations & Activities. Be as specific or general as you like - or click Help Me Decide! We'll spice it with hidden gems & personal tips to create your perfect trip.
If you have an additional 30 seconds weβd love to learn more about youβ¦
Custom Tour Planning
More Peru tour options
Your info is safe! We never share your data with 3rd parties.
* Required
5 Best Chavin Ruins Tours for 2024
| Tour Name | Price | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trujillo, Chiclayo & Cajamarca Archaeology Tour | from $1221 | 8 Days | Trujillo, Chiclayo, and Cajamarca are three of Peru's most important archeological treasures, and they are all located close to each other near the... |
Download Your Free
Peru Travel Guide
Download our FREE Peru Travel Guide for ideas and tips on planning your Peru dream vacation.
- Colorful maps and images
- Places to visit in Peru
- Our best Peru tours & travel ideas
- Recommended Peru hotels
- Peru FAQs and travel tips
Contact your Peru Travel Expert
We Love to Talk About Vacation Ideas!
Thinking of traveling to South America? We take your South American travel dream and make it a reality. Every fully custom South America trip is planned by your own expert personal Travel Consultant.
