Funerary Archaeology · San Bartolo

Revash Mausoleums & Leymebamba Museum

Ancient funerary villages built on sheer limestone cliffs and the museum of mummies.

Full day Difficulty: Easy to moderate 2,800 m s. n. m.

About This Experience

A profound archaeological and cultural journey. Explore the painted burial chullpas of Revash tucked into sheer cliffs and round off your visit with the world-renowned collection at Mallqui Museum in Leymebamba.

Key Highlights

Polychrome mausoleums painted on sheer cliffs mimicking small Andean village houses
Geometric crosses and symbolic pictographs carved into rock faces over 700 years ago
Leymebamba Community Museum with over 200 Chachapoya-Inca mummies and ancient quipus
Picturesque mountain town of Leymebamba and authentic southern Amazonas cuisine

Route Gallery

Real photo of Revash & Leymebamba
Real photo of Revash & Leymebamba
Real photo of Revash & Leymebamba
Real photo of Revash & Leymebamba

Itinerary & Tour Timeline

1

Departure from Chachapoyas towards San Bartolo (2 hrs) along the Utcubamba river.

2

Cobblestone trail hike (1.5 km) to the cliffside viewing platform of Revash.

3

Short drive to Leymebamba town for a traditional regional lunch.

4

Comprehensive guided tour of the Leymebamba Museum and late afternoon return to Chachapoyas.

What to Bring in Your Pack

Comfortable shoes for walking on stone paths, sun hat, water, light sweater, and camera with optical zoom.

Transparent Departure Details:

Includes: Tourist road transport, certified bilingual guide, scheduled site visits.

Details to note: Entry tickets to Revash and Leymebamba Museum.

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