Referring to Cajamarca means highlighting its rich history, wonderful landscapes, historical monuments, and colonial architecture.

Located in the Mashcón River valley on the western slope of the Andes Mountain Range, Cajamarca is known for its colorful Carnival celebrations and its beautiful countryside surrounded by cattle.

With a population of 388,140, this city is one of the most important in the Peruvian northern highlands and is experiencing economic growth driven by gold mining, agriculture, cattle farming, and tourism. Its streets, lined with two-story houses and gabled roofs, invite you to wander toward the Cajamarca Cathedral, one of the finest examples of Peruvian Baroque, and the Church of San Francisco, built with intricately carved stone. Beyond the city, the roads of Cajamarca beckon curious travelers onward to their next stop: the Windows of Otuzco and the Cumbemayo Archaeological Complex, both well worth a visit.