Activities in Central Highlands
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Semana Santa
Ayacucho's Semana Santa celebration, held the week before Easter, has long been considered Peru's finest religious festival and it attracts visitors - though relatively few foreigners - from all over the country. Rooms in the better hotels are booked well in advance, and even the cheapest places fill completely. The tourist office has lists of local families who provide accommodations for the overflow.
Each year, iPerú prints a free brochure describing the Semana Santa events with street maps showing the main processions. Visitors are advised to use this detailed information. The celebrations begin on the Friday before Palm Sunday and continue for 10 days until Easter Sun…
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San Cristóbal Mineral Springs
These mineral springs are fed into two large, slightly murky swimming pools. The lukewarm water supposedly has curative properties. You can rent a towel, soap and a bathing suit if you’ve forgotten yours (though the selection is limited and unlovely). You can reach the springs via a steep flight of stairs – enjoy the view of the city as you climb.
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Warpa Picchu Eco-Aventura
Experienced, multi-lingual guide Pierre Verbist offers adventure tours in the area, including by 4WD. You can contact Pierre in advance to arrange tours; his central office is at San Martín 425.
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Via Via
Via Via runs Quechua courses. Fees are S30 per lesson for private tuition and significantly less for groups.
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Urpillay Tours
Urpillay Tours cater mainly to Peruvian tourists and their guides mainly speak Spanish.
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Wari Tours
Wari Tours cater mainly to Peruvian tourists and their guides mainly speak Spanish.
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