SANDIA PROVINCE
Sandia invites you to discover a natural paradise where adventure and culture merge. Explore its imposing mountains, hidden waterfalls, and lagoons. Immerse yourself in pre-Hispanic history and enjoy the hospitality of its people. Sandia offers a unique trip where nature, history, and culture intertwine.
Millenary Terraces of Cuyocuyo
The Cuyo Cuyo terrace complex, in Peru's southeastern highlands, is the largest in the region, covering 6,554 hectares. This ancient system, which extends between 3,186 and 4,466 meters above sea level, is an important center for the cultivation of Andean tubers and medicinal plants and is home to a rich biodiversity. The local Quechua communities maintain ancestral agricultural practices, preserving agrobiodiversity and culture.
Maukallacta Archaeological Site
The archaeological complex on Apabuco Hill, of pre-Inca origin, features residential and funerary structures, terraces, and circular constructions made of stone and mud mortar. It also includes separate chullpas, quadrangular and circular rooms, terraces delimited by retaining walls, and circular spaces formed by the terraces.
Wayra Phauchinta Waterfall
In the Quechua region of the Andes, Phauchinta Waterfall, accessible from the road via a paved path, offers two waterfalls: one 53 meters high and the other 38 meters, with an ideal pool for swimming. The vibrant environment around the waterfall includes a diversity of birds, flora such as orchids and medicinal plants, and the possibility of spotting bears and foxes in a temperate and humid climate. A perfect place to enjoy nature and relax!
Chunchu Laq'Aya Archaeological Site
The Cerro Queneque settlement, at the confluence of the Sandia River and the Cahuanchaca Ravine, is divided into three sectors: residential, administrative, and funerary. Sector A has quadrangular residential structures, stone and mud walls, conical roofs, and shared windows. Sector B, connected by a cobblestone road, houses 20 similar structures. In Sector C, at a lower altitude, there are seven similar structures near the confluence of the Cahuanchaca Ravine and the Sandia River.
Waterfall Bridal Veil
The Velo de Novia waterfall in the Iparo community, Sandia province, offers a unique natural spectacle with a waterfall of over 300 meters. Surrounded by lush vegetation and a variety of birds, it is an ideal place to bathe in its natural pool and capture stunning photos.
Alto Valle de la Flora Coffee Farm
The "Café de Nueva DKDA Purumpata" farm in Purumpata, Yanahuaya District, is a collective brand recognized for its high-quality coffee. Visitors can explore the farm, observe the coffee growing and processing process, taste different types of coffee, and enjoy traditional dishes. Local farmers guide visitors, sharing their expertise and passion for coffee. The farm combines traditional methods with sustainable techniques, creating delicious and unique coffee.
Piñera Villa Tunqui Coffee Farm
Nicasio Mamani Quispe's coffee farm in Yanahuaya produces organic specialty coffees, such as Gueisha and Caturra, along with pineapples. Visitors can witness the coffee production process, enjoy outdoor activities, and raise poultry, all in a natural setting with exotic and fruit-bearing species.
Botijani Waterfall
In the Lagunillas area, 15 minutes from San Juan de Oro, a five-hectare farm produces organic coffee under the name "SIS CAFE." In addition to coffee, it grows sugarcane, fruit trees, corn, and Tecunumani pines. It offers varieties such as Geisha, Red Caturra, Bourbon, and Typical, and has coffee processing facilities. Visitors can tour the farm, relax, observe the local flora and fauna, and participate in agricultural and rural tourism activities.
Santa Monica Coffee Farm
The Villa Santa Mónica farm, in the Puno jungle, is known for producing specialty coffees under the "Uchuñari Coffee" brand. Raúl Mamani Mamani, along with his family, cultivates varieties such as Gueisha, Caturra, Bourbon, and Typica, all of which have won awards for their quality. He emphasizes the role of the coati tree in the production process, producing a coffee with a chocolate flavor and low acidity.
Tunkimayo Coffee Farm
Wilson Sucaticona Larico's farm in Bajo Tunkimayo is renowned for producing high-quality specialty coffees. With three hectares of land dedicated to coffee, cocoa, and fruit trees, Wilson, an experienced coffee farmer, offers tours to learn about the coffee production process. The farm, located between 1,500 and 1,800 meters above sea level, produces organic high-altitude coffee and promotes experiential rural tourism.