11:52 | Chachapoyas (Amazonas region), Aug. 19.
The
monumental archaeological zone of Kuelap reopened to domestic and foreign tourists today, August 19. Admission will be free of charge until December 31, 2023, and up to 144 visitors will be allowed per day in this restricted and highly protected area.
According to the provisions of the
Ministry of Culture, visitors must enter the area in groups of 12, every 45 minutes, in order to continue preserving and working on the preservation of
the most important cultural heritage site and tourist attraction in the rainforest region of Amazonas.
Thus, visitors entering the Llaqta, commonly referred to as La Fortaleza (The Fortress), will be able to learn about its architecture including impressive friezes, ways of life, mortuary and religious practices of the Chachapoyas people, in addition to research and conservation works that are being carried out.
Free admission
As established by
Ministerial Resolution No. 000308-2023-MC published on August 16 in the Official Gazette
El Peruano, the zero-cost rate will apply to national visitors, foreigners residing in the country, and citizens of the Andean Community wishing to enter the monumental archaeological zone of Kuelap and the Fortress from August 19 to December 31, 2023.
Moreover, the rest of the public will be able to visit the Interpretation Center and a replica of the Chachapoyas House for free, as well as see the façade of the Llaqta.
Conservation, research, maintenance, recovery, and stabilization works will continue in parallel, not only at the Llaqta, but also in other monuments within the area.
In this regard, President Boluarte stated that "the Fortress of Kuelap is once again in the national and global spotlight."
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Publicado: 19/8/2023