Things to do in Chachapoyas
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Marlissa
Specializing in parrilladas (meats cooked on an open flame), Marlissa’s grill experts will deliver a sizzling platter of beef, chicken and sausage to your table. They also specialized in cuy (guinea pig) cooked in several ways – with maní (peanut) sauce is one local specialty – and host a disco night on the weekends.
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Panificadora San José
This bakery features a few tables where you can enjoy a tamal, humita (mashed corn dumpling filled with spiced beef, vegetables and potatoes) or sandwich with coffee for breakfast, and snacks and desserts all day. Be sure to try their rich hot chocolate (S2).
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International Language Center
In addition to Spanish lessons for S15 per hour, the friendly owners here (who speak perfect English) freely dole out tourist information and often have paid positions for English teachers. They have luggage storage if you need to stow your bags for a day or two.
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Hotel Plaza
It’s ambience galore at this plaza-view restaurant, though unfortunately it only has a few tables by the window. Recommended for its set lunches; the service can be slow, though.
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Los Troncos
The top spot to get your boogie on at the moment is this place, which fills up by 10pm on weekends and blasts international music to a gyrating crowd.
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Chachapoyas Tours
These guys get rave reviews for their day tours of the area. The company also organizes multiday treks and has some English-speaking guides.
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Maripizza
This pizzeria dedicates itself to homemade pasta and pies, served in a casual dining room that is popular with locals as well as gringos.
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Instituto Nacional de Cultura Museo
The Instituto Nacional de Cultura Museo houses a half a dozen mummies and ceramics from several pre-Columbian periods.
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Dulcería Santa Elena
The grouchy old man here serves the town’s best pastries and cookies; if he likes you, though, he might throw something in for free.
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Café Café
A popular, flashy and bright little place under Hotel Puma Urco doing simple sandwiches (S2 to S6), sweet cakes and hot beverages.
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Turismo Explorer
This company has a great reputation and specializes in multiday treks. It has guides who speak excellent English.
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Chacha
This is an old standby on the plaza – service is slooooow, but the meals are reliable.
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Hechizos Karaoke
Come here if you feel like belting out your own unique rendition of Céline Dion.
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