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The best months to visit Nueva Cajamarca are june, july and august because the rain decreases and they celebrate the anniversary of the city.
- The climate in Nueva Cajamarca is tropical because it is located in the Selva Alta region (upper jungle). It has an average temperature of 71.6°F (22°C). Carry summer clothes and don’t forget the sunblock. - Rains can happen at any time so is better if you carry an umbrella and a waterproof coat.
Location: 20 min. From the downtown
Hours: 8:00 am. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: s/.10 (equipment rentals in the cave)
The lovers of exploration will enjoy this natural cave with different areas. It is made of stalactite and stalagmite. It is better if you go with an expert guide.
Location: near Nueva Cajamarca city
Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Price: s/.1 x ticket
To arrive to this viewpoint you have to walk 45 minutes, so you can take a trekking tour. This natural place has a beautiful view of the Alto Mayor valley and from the forest.
Location: in the Primavera village (20 min. by mototaxi from the city).
Hours: 5:00 am. – 5:00 pm.
Price: S/. 0,50
In this viewpoint you can see the gallito de las rocas, considered the national bird. Don’t go with red clothes because this color scares the bird. Carry your camera and binoculars.
Location: at the north of Aguas Calientes, following the railroad
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: s/.1 x ticket - s/.5 per guide (optional)
You can do trekking to arrive to the hill so you can enjoy the view of the nature. In the city you can take a touristic tour or guide.
Location: Near the downtown of the city
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
This city is a perfect destination for the speleology lovers. The more visited caves are La Palestina, Nuevo Eden, Santa Isabel, Daguas, Bellavista, Del Porvenir, Sol de Oro, Campo Amor and Primavera.
Location: Cajamarca Sur avenue
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Location: Between Jr. Bolognesi and Fernando Belaunde Terry road
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Location: near Fernando Belaunde Terry road
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Location: Jr. Bolognesi
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Touristic restaurant that offers traditional food of Nueva Cajamarca. It is a good option if you want to try local food.
Location: Cajamarca Sur N° 458
Hourrs: 7:00 a.m. - 11:45 p.m.
Price: s/.3
In this place you can try the best artisanal yogurt of the region. You have to try the lucuma, strawberry and aguaymanto flavors.
Location: Jr. Huallaga 324
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Restaurant rated with 2 forks.
Location: Jr. Huallaga N°353
Hours: unknown
Price: unknown
Fried guinea pig with cream cheese and peanut. It is one of the most popular dishes in the Andean area.
Fried ad crunchy por, seasoned with spices and served with mote.
Traditional amazon area dish prepared with rice, hen, egg and species. It is covered with bijao leaves (like banana leaves) and then cooked for one hour.
This dish is also traditional in the amazon area. It is prepared with a dough of green banana (previously roasted), chorizo and salt.
Traditional peruvian soup prepared with hen, broth, boiled potato, noodles and vegetables.
Here are some of the most popular dropping points in Nueva Cajamarca. Please note that these locations generally differ with each bus operator. The bus dropping points in Nueva Cajamarca are as follows:
| Nueva Cajamarca anniversary | From june 16th to june 30th | The central day of the celebration is june 29th. During these days locals organize cultural, gastronomic and sport activities to honor the creation of this district. The most expected activity is the bullfight, where participate national and international bullfighers. |
