Excursion to the Pachapupum volcano

Uyuni Experience EIRL

You have the opportunity to visit the most famous natural volcanic monument in Sacsamarca with this excursion to the Pachapupum volcano, in addition to bathing in its pools rich in minerals.

Ayacucho

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Itinerary
We will meet in the Plaza de Armas at 6:00 am. Here the bus will be waiting for us that will take us to Sacsamarca, a livestock district located south of Ayacucho.

The duration of the road trip to our destination will be between four and five hours, so we will make a stop in the town of Condorccocha so that you can stretch your legs and have breakfast on your own, and another in Huanca Sancos so that, who does not If you brought a picnic, you can buy something for lunch at noon.

Finally we will arrive at the Pachapupum volcano, a monument created by nature itself and whose shape resembles a cone. We will access the upper part of the crater through steps also formed by erosion and, once up, you will be able to admire the impressive 10-meter-diameter opening that forms the Pachapupum. If you look into this deep hole, you will see the water boiling due to the heat from the bowels of the earth.

The action of nature also formed thousands of years ago small wells around the crater, in which there are waters rich in minerals such as salt and sulfur. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in these natural pools and enjoy their properties. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit!

Finally, we will take a break so you can eat the lunch you brought, and then we will return by bus to Ayacucho. Arrival at the departure point is scheduled for 8:00 p.m.