This Huancayo vacation features the highlight locations of the Mantaro Valley, including the Ocopa Convent, Paca Lagoon, the artisan villages of Hualhuas and San Jeronimo and the impressive Huari ruins of Warivilca.

Includes:

• Transport from and to bus station
• One night in the hotel of your choice
• Jauja excursion Paca Lagoon
• Concepcion Convento de Ocopa
• Inegnio trout breeding center
• Artisan villages of Hualhuas & San Jeronimo
• Warivilca Sanctuary
• Ñahuimpuquio Lagoon
• Arwaturo Archaeology Center
• English-speaking guides
• Entrance fees

Price per person Tourist Accommodations $275
Double room occupancy

Day 1: Laguna de Paca - Convento de Ocopa - Handicrafts

Reception. Transfer to the Hotel. Depart to Jauja province and boat ride on Paca Lagoon, an Andean lake surrounded by bulrushes and quaint restaurants, and a spectacular view of mountains in the distance. Then visit the Convento de Ocopa. founded by Franciscan monks in 1725, for a guided tour of its coisters, library of 25,000 volumes, some dating back to the 15th century, and Amazon jungle musuem. Tour of Ingenio trout breeding center. Lunch. Visit to artisan town of Hualhuas (weaving), San Jeronimo (silver jewelry). Return to hotel. (L)

Day 2: Warivilka Sanctuary - Chongos - Ñahuimpuquio Lagoon - Arwaturo

Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Warivilca Sanctuary, ancient sanctuary of the Huari Empire. Then continue to the town of Chongos, Ñahuimpuquio Lagoon, and the Arwaturo Archaeology Center. (B/L)

Day 3: Huancayo - Lima

Breakfast at hotel. Morning at leisure. Transfer to the bus station. (B)

(B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner