Cajamarca holidays

Cajamarca is a historic city which played an important role in the Incan Empire and the Spanish colonisation of Peru. The caves served as homes for some of ancient Peru's earliest settlers and later became crucial during the Spanish invasion of Peru, which is still evident in their beautiful churches and colonial houses. As you walk around the city soaking in the rich history, you will come to the ransom room, where Incan Emperor Atahualpa was held hostage by the Spanish Conquistadors in exchange for gold and silver (although the promise was later broken and Atahualpa was executed in the main square). Read more