Ventanillas de Otuzco
The Ventanillas de Otuzco (Small Windows) are set just outside the town of Cajamarca. The site is made up of some 200 small windows carved into a cliff. The windows are actually old tombs from the Cajamarca culture.
The Ventanillas de Otuzco is a large necropolis dating back some 600 years. The tombs form pockmarks in the side of the cliff and are an interesting site to behold. Most of the tombs are square or rectangular and have smooth interior walls. The weathering of time and climate has given the rocks a worn-out appearance.
The original tombs at the Ventanillas de Otuzco were eventually plundered and destroyed by the Spanish. Nonetheless, this is a fascinating place to explore indigenous burial practices. The site is located 4 miles (7 km) northeast of Cajamarca.
Experiences in Ventanillas de Otuzco
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Where to stay in Ventanillas de Otuzco
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Laguna Seca Hotel and Spa
The Laguna Seca Hotel and Spa is located in Cajamarca, Peru. The hotel offers guests first-class comforts, natural hot springs, and a peaceful location.
Costa del Sol Wyndham Cajamarca
This hotel is located in downtown Cajamarca. Although this is a busy cosmopolitan area, you’ll still see locals dressed in traditional garb, with straw hats and colorful, handmade shawls.
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