Peru tours and travel to Huancayo and Tarma
Huancayo, the capitol of Junin, is a lively commercial town with a population of 350.000 inhabitants. It is also a meeting place for people from the jungle, the mountains and the peruvian coast. This fascinating town is situated in the heart of the Andes, on 3,240 meter above sealevel, a six hours ride from Lima by bus, passing a breathtaking pass of 4,817 meters altitude. Huancayo lies in the Mantaro valley. This valley consists of beautiful landscapes, small villages overloaded with culture, music, traditional food, danses and artifacts. Every village has its own handycraft and allow you to buy directly from craftsmen. Prepare yourself for visiting this gorgious part of Peru. Enjoy the marvellous views, interesting archeological unearthings, but especially the very friendly people of this region.