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With the Toro Muerto Petroglyphs Tour, you will get to know the largest rock art complex in America and the Castle. This tour is ideal for those who love adventure and for those who like hiking and climbing is a really good experience.
THE PETROGLIFOS DE TORO MUERTO, are an important lithic complex located in the district of Uraca, in the province of Castilla, within the department and region of Arequipa; on the sloping territory of the Toro Muerto ravine – known in ancient times as Quilcapampa – in a mountainous desert area, near the Majes Valley at 400 and 800 meters above sea level. You can enjoy all this on the Majes Valley & Toro Muerto tour.
THE PETROGLIFOS, are located in an extension of approximately 3876 meters long and 250 meters wide; and are a total of 6000 blocks that are engraved under the bas-relief technique and that would have its dating, according to studies of iconography, in the year 800 A.D. and were discovered only in 1951. The site has been considered as the shelter of greater extension of rupestrian art at world-wide level.
The CASTILLO, is a rocky formation of a mountain in the shape of a medieval castle, enigmatic enchanted castle, where many stories of Tapados are woven and where you can listen to your echo up to three times, in the course you can observe the majesty and beauty of this Cerro Castillo.
Hotel – CORIRE
BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER – PASSENGER
BREAKFAST, LUNCH and DINNER – PASSENGER
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GROUP SERVICE TOURMajes Valley & Toro Muerto PRICE PER PERSON Minimum 02 people |
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The Toro Muerto Petroglyphs are an important collection of rock art located in the Uraca district, Castilla province, Arequipa.
No, rafting during the Toro Muerto Petroglyphs Tour is not generally considered dangerous. The rapids are of grade II, III, and occasionally IV, suitable for people with rafting experience or beginners in good physical shape who follow the guides’ instructions. Expert guides provide safety equipment such as life jackets and helmets and give detailed instructions to minimize risks.
The best time to take the Majes Valley & Toro Muerto Tour is during the dry season in the Arequipa region, which typically runs from April to October. During these months, the weather is stable, with less rain and pleasant temperatures, allowing for outdoor activities like hiking and rafting comfortably and safely. The rainy season, occurring from December to March, may be less suitable for these activities and could affect accessibility to some places.
It is important to bring the following items for the Majes Valley & Toro Muerto Tour:
Yes, this tour is suitable for children and seniors as long as they are in suitable physical condition for short-distance walks.
No, during the Toro Muerto Petroglyphs Tour, it is unlikely that you will experience altitude sickness, as the altitudes in the Toro Muerto region are significantly lower compared to the higher mountains in the Arequipa region, such as Chachani Volcano and Misti Volcano. Altitudes in Toro Muerto range from 400 to 800 meters above sea level, which generally does not cause altitude sickness symptoms.
Most citizens of countries in the Americas and Western Europe do not need to obtain a visa to enter Peru. The maximum allowed stay period is 90 days. However, if you wish to stay longer or have other purposes such as residency, studying, researching, or working in the country, you will need to arrange the appropriate visa through Peruvian consulates before your trip.
The currency in use in Peru is the Nuevo Sol (S/). Although the US dollar is accepted in most hotels, shops, and restaurants, its value is based on the daily exchange rate, indicating how many Soles you get for each dollar. Some places also accept euros, but it is advised to make payments in the national currency, the Nuevo Sol.
If you are bringing a laptop or mobile devices during your trip, consider the information about electricity in Peru. The electrical voltage in Peru is 220 volts and operates at a frequency of 60 cycles per second, except in Arequipa, where the frequency is 50 cycles. However, most four and five-star hotels offer 110-volt outlets. Electrical outlets in Peru generally have two inputs. Therefore, it is recommended to carry an adapter for your electrical devices.
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