BRIEF HISTORY REVIEW
This region has a rich historical past in Peru, it was formed by this old tribes, the Carashatos, afterwards the Wari's, man of great size that maybe were the ones to carve the stones of Marcahuasi and to end the Varayoq, that lived there before the Incas. The town of San Pedro De Casta was founded aprox. in 1571, by the Real Ordenanza of the Viceroy Toledo. Electrolima S.A. contributed to the construction of the road and the Autisha bridge in 1961. By 1969 the town receives the title of Comunidad Campesina.
PRINCIPAL PLACES TO SEE
MARCAHUASI. A plateau located 3 kms. from the town, can be reached hiking or by horseback riding, in a few hours. This place has a rock forest with great sculptures of a diversity of shapes that can be seen according to the shadows and light effects making it magical and also is considered the principal spot of energy force in Peru. It's main attraction is the Monument to the Mankind.
If you are looking for a new and different destination to visit and have a few days, this is the one. The trip to Marcahuasi can be an unforgettable and a life time experience for you.
MBT - MARCAHUASI BACKPACKER TOUR
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
SEASON: April to October or only on Request in Off Season
CATEGORY: 2** STARS
SERVICE: PERSONALIZED EXPERIENTIAL TOUR
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1.- LIMA - SAN PEDRO DE CASTA.
DAY 2.- VISIT TO THE MARCAHUASI PLATEAU - SAN PEDRO DE CASTA. (BL)
DAY 3.- SAN PEDRO DE CASTA - LIMA.
NOTE: Meals that are included (BL) Box Lunch
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Local Transportation IN/OUT, 02 Nights Lodging, 01 Box Lunch, Horseback ride, entry fee and bilingual guide.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
Meals are on your own when not mentioned in the program, Tips or neither any type of insurance or rescues.
MCP - MARCAHUASI CAMP PROGRAM
3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS
SEASON: April to October
CATEGORY: 2** STARS
SERVICE: PERSONALIZED EXPERIENTIAL TOUR
DESCRIPTION
DAY 1.- LIMA - SAN PEDRO DE CASTA - MARCAHUASI PLATEAU. Camp. (D)
DAY 2.- VISIT TO THE MARCAHUASI PLATEAU - SAN PEDRO DE CASTA. (B) (L)
DAY 3.- SAN PEDRO DE CASTA - LIMA.
NOTE: Meals that are included (B) Breakfast (L) Lunch (D) Dinner
SERVICES INCLUDED:
Private Transportation IN/OUT, 01 Night Camping, 01 Night Lodging, Double person tent and mats, Cooking tent and Bathroom tent. 03 Meals, Cooking utensils and tableware, Horseback ride, Donkey driver and donkeys to take camping equipment and personal equipment of the passengers (10 kilos per person), entry fee and bilingual guide-cook.
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED:
Meals are on your own when not mentioned in the program, Sleeping Bags, Tips or neither any type of insurance or rescues.
For further information on either of the programs such as reservations, etc., please Contact Us.
