Revash Mausoleums and Leymebamba Museum
Visit the Revash mausoleums, small funerary houses built into the cliffs, and then the Leymebamba Museum, which preserves more than two hundred mummies of the Chachapoyas culture.
The houses of the ancestors on the cliffs
Summary
This excursion travels through the south of the Amazonas region to discover two of the most fascinating testimonies of the Chachapoyas culture and its relationship with death.
The Revash mausoleums are stone and clay funerary buildings erected on a cliff ledge, shaped like small two- and three-story houses decorated with red and white paintings. You reach them after a walk with views over the valley.
Then you visit the Leymebamba Museum, which houses more than two hundred mummies found at the Laguna de los Cóndores, along with textiles, ceramics and quipus, in one of the most important collections in northeastern Peru. You can complement the trip with Kuélap; also, the Karajía sarcophagi are another unique funerary site.
Highlights
Itinerary
07:00 - 07:30
Hotel pickup
We pick you up at your hotel in Chachapoyas before the drive.
Our team picks you up at your hotel. Then we begin the drive to the south of the region by tourist transportation.
07:30 - 09:30
Transfer to San Bartolo
Drive through the Utcubamba valley until we reach the trailhead.
We drive through the Utcubamba River valley until we reach the village of San Bartolo, the starting point of the walk to Revash.
09:30 - 12:00
Revash mausoleums
Walk and visit to the funerary houses.
Then we walk along a mountain trail to the Revash mausoleums, where you see these funerary houses built into the cliff and their decorative paintings up close.
12:00 - 13:30
Transfer and lunch in Leymebamba
Lunch in the town of Leymebamba before the museum visit.
Later, we continue to the town of Leymebamba, where we have lunch at a local restaurant.
13:30 - 15:00
Leymebamba Museum
Mummies from the Laguna de los Cóndores.
Then we visit the Leymebamba Museum, with its collection of mummies, textiles, ceramics and quipus found at the Laguna de los Cóndores. Also, if time allows, we visit its nearby orchid garden.
15:00 - 18:00
Return to Chachapoyas
Return by tourist transportation when the tour ends.
Finally, we return to Chachapoyas and drop you off at your hotel.
Include
What does it include?
- Pickup from hotels in central Chachapoyas
- Round-trip tourist transportation
- Professional guide in English or Spanish
- Entrance to the Revash mausoleums
- Entrance to the Leymebamba Museum
- Lunch
- Permanent assistance during the tour
What's not included?
- Horse rental
- Drinks and snacks
- Tips for the guide
- Travel insurance
Important information
What to bring
Comfortable layered clothing
Rain jacket or waterproof poncho
Hiking shoes with good grip
Insect repellent and sunscreen
Water and snacks
Cash for personal expenses
Passport or identification document
Weather
The Amazonas region has a mild, humid climate, with temperatures between 12 and 23 °C. The cloud forests can be covered in mist; also, rain is possible at any time, especially from November to April.
Best season
The tours operate all year. From May to October the roads are drier and views clearer; however, in the rainy season the trails can be muddy.
Recommendations
It is a long day, with several hours on the road. Also, inside the museum, flash photography of the mummies is not allowed, and you should respect the archaeological remains at Revash.
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FAQ
What are the Revash mausoleums?
The Revash mausoleums are funerary buildings of the Chachapoyas culture shaped like small houses, built on a cliff ledge and decorated with paintings.
Where do the museum's mummies come from?
They were found in mausoleums on the shores of the Laguna de los Cóndores and then moved to the museum for their preservation.
How demanding is the walk to Revash?
It is moderate, with climbs along a mountain trail; however, a horse can be rented for part of the way.
How long is the day?
About 11 hours, including road transfers.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, for children used to walking and long road trips.
Can I book this tour as a private service?
Yes. The tour is available as a group or private service, so you can choose the option that suits you.
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