Embark on this journey to explore the not-so-known region of Amazonas!
Departing from Leymebamba downtown, your journey begins in Tajopampa, where you walk among ancient agricultural terraces that reflect a deep understanding of farming in mountain landscapes. Continue to a cave that opens the door to a quiet underground exploration, where natural formations and the sense of depth create a space for discovery at a slower pace.
From here, the hike continues toward Diablo Wasi. The landscape along the way shifts through mountain scenery, cloud forests, and clear rivers. This stretch offers opportunities to observe Andean wildlife.
At Diablo Wasi, Chachapoya mausoleums appear embedded in steep cliffs almost inaccessible, revealing an impressive engineering piece. These structures reflect a close relationship with the landscape and offer insight into how past civilizations understood memory, place, and continuity.
This route offers a unique experience, combining history, adventure and a connection with the surrounding environment!
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This experience is carefully organized to visit places that are not usually on tourist routes, while keeping the number of visitors under control. These areas can be more vulnerable to damage, so managing access helps protect them from overcrowding and irresponsible tourism.
At the same time, your visit supports local people. Community members work as guides, provide local products, and create handmade items that reflect their traditions. This means that the income generated stays within the community and supports everyday life.
In addition, part of your payment goes toward caring for the land. This includes working on route preservation, planting native trees and supporting organic farming by purchasing natural fertilizers from local producers. In this way, your visit contributes to both the community and the environment.
The included box lunch is made with local, seasonal ingredients and minimizes the use of plastic as much as possible. Remember to stop by our local partner café ‘Shunto’, where you can refill your water bottle for a small fee. Your contribution supports environmental awareness initiatives for young people in the region.
Marilyn was born and raised in Leymebamba, a small Andean town in the Chachapoyas region of northern Peru. Growing up, she often walked through the mountains with her grandmother Mercedes, a traditional midwife who traveled from village to village helping families welcome new life. During those journeys she shared stories, traditions, and the wisdom of their ancestors—experiences that deeply shaped who Marilyn is.
Later, she studied Tourism and began dedicating her work to creating meaningful travel experiences that connect visitors with local communities and the landscapes of northern Peru. Since 2007, she has worked with community-based tourism initiatives and designed authentic journeys across the region.
For Marilyn, travel is about slowing down, connecting with people and nature, and experiencing cultures with respect and curiosity. She’s always happy to share the places and traditions that have shaped her life.
There are several ways to get to Leymebamba:
From April to October, rainfall is scarce, which makes trekking and visiting the mausoleums much easier. November marks the transition to the rainy season, increasing the chance of rain.
You can expect sunny days with clear skies in the morning; however, since this is a jungle edge area, unexpected showers are always possible. We recommend dressing in layers and carrying rain gear, just in case.
If you don’t speak or understand any Spanish, we recommend hiring an English speaking guide to ensure a richer, more connected experience.
The hike takes about 3 hours each way. It is a moderate-intensity trek, so while the tour is suitable for children who enjoy walking, we recommend hiring a horse if you are traveling with younger ones.
The way from Leymebamba to Tambillo, the starting point of the trek, is about 45 minutes by car.
The included box lunch is made with local, seasonal ingredients and minimizes the use of plastic as much as possible. It includes seasonal fruit, juice, a sandwich and some chocolate.
Check out our blog “6 Ways to Spend a Free Day in Leymebamba, Northern Peru“!
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Fees depend on how and where you make your payment:
When you pay through your local banking system (such as ACH or SEPA), the transaction usually stays within the same region, which helps avoid extra costs like currency conversion or card network fees.
Please note that any bank or card fees are not included in your invoice. You can check the exact fee amount during the booking process when selecting your payment method (see example below).
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