Peru Guide : The Huaraz Area > Chavín and Chavín de Huántar

The small town of Chavín is a good starting point for some less trekked hikes in the area, although the main reason people come here is to visit the ruins of Chavín de Huántar, the centre of the ancient Chavín culture. The town celebrates the Virgen del Carmen festival from 15 to 17 July.


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The mountains around Chavin
The mountains around Chavin
Chavin de Huantar is one of the oldest sites in the Americas
Chavin de Huantar is one of the oldest sites in the Americas
Chavin de Huantar
Chavin de Huantar
One of the many stone heads found at Chavin
One of the many stone heads found at Chavin
The only stone head at Chavin still in its original location
The only stone head at Chavin still in its original location
A llama at Chavin de Huantar
A llama at Chavin de Huantar
A llama at Chavin
A llama at Chavin