Revash Mausoleo de los Chachapoyas
Revash Mausoleo de los Chachapoyas
Revash Mausoleo de los Chachapoyas
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24 contributions
Nov 2014 • Solo
A friend and I went to Revash alone. Got a 10 am bus to Santo Thomas but asked to go down at Revash. The path was well indicated. Count an hour and a half to two hours up, 40 minutes down and then a 6 km (downhill) walk to Yerbabuena where we caught the combi to Leymebamba. We stayed there and did the museum the next morning before returning. Totally worth it !
Written December 1, 2014
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Travelwithnise
Phoenix, AZ906 contributions
Jul 2013 • Couples
The Museum
Nice modern with a number of amazingly preserved textiles, but the most interesting part is the more than 200 mummies that have been recovered from the burial sites.
Plan on spending a good couple of hours in the museum.
The chullpas ruins should book in advance with a guide, and if you need to hire a horse have them call ahead so you will have one waiting.
My husband & I enjoyed seeing this interesting series of chullpas, or stone tomb chambers, nestled in the limestone cliffs overlooking the Utcubamba River, and being the only tourist visiting that day made it even more enjoyable.
It's a very steep hike up, and I we had been hiking for the last 3 days I chose to take the horse and ride up. Hubby has bad knees so this was the only option. I am so glad that we did even though my horse did not get the memo that it was his day to work. He kept stopping to eat what ever he could find along the way, but my husbands horse was eager to stay on track. I have to tell you a couple of times the horses did slip and back slide a bit as there are many loose rocks as you climb.
The horses make it possible for anyone who is not in peak condition or has physical problems to get to this lovely spot. If you have wanted to get off the beaten path, but afraid you can't do it because of physical limitation, it won't be a problem here if you take the horse. You also will be stimulating the local economy by providing work for a tour guide, and local guide with his horse.
If you do hike from my prior experience in Peru this trail will require some conditioning. You are hiking at a higher altitude, so it can be quite strenuous. You will gain (don't quote me) something like 1,500 feet during your hike so make sure to bring plenty of water with you and a snack. Our guide wore hiking boots, but the horse's guide wore loafers, and barely broke a sweat. He also did not speak English, so an English speaking tour guide might be advisable as well.
Nice modern with a number of amazingly preserved textiles, but the most interesting part is the more than 200 mummies that have been recovered from the burial sites.
Plan on spending a good couple of hours in the museum.
The chullpas ruins should book in advance with a guide, and if you need to hire a horse have them call ahead so you will have one waiting.
My husband & I enjoyed seeing this interesting series of chullpas, or stone tomb chambers, nestled in the limestone cliffs overlooking the Utcubamba River, and being the only tourist visiting that day made it even more enjoyable.
It's a very steep hike up, and I we had been hiking for the last 3 days I chose to take the horse and ride up. Hubby has bad knees so this was the only option. I am so glad that we did even though my horse did not get the memo that it was his day to work. He kept stopping to eat what ever he could find along the way, but my husbands horse was eager to stay on track. I have to tell you a couple of times the horses did slip and back slide a bit as there are many loose rocks as you climb.
The horses make it possible for anyone who is not in peak condition or has physical problems to get to this lovely spot. If you have wanted to get off the beaten path, but afraid you can't do it because of physical limitation, it won't be a problem here if you take the horse. You also will be stimulating the local economy by providing work for a tour guide, and local guide with his horse.
If you do hike from my prior experience in Peru this trail will require some conditioning. You are hiking at a higher altitude, so it can be quite strenuous. You will gain (don't quote me) something like 1,500 feet during your hike so make sure to bring plenty of water with you and a snack. Our guide wore hiking boots, but the horse's guide wore loafers, and barely broke a sweat. He also did not speak English, so an English speaking tour guide might be advisable as well.
Written September 21, 2013
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James W Felter
Quito, Ecuador119 contributions
Jan 2018 • Solo
From paved road to dirt road, from a stone path to dirt trail (2km one way) - and all the while a breathtaking landscape - Hiking boots and walking stick proved useful, didn't need the raincoat - but advise taking one, along with a camera with a telephoto lens. The highlight of course was arriving at the lookout point for the Mausoleos (only one of many in the area, but the only one accessible to tourists). I recommend a backpack with water, snacks and a sweater and scarf, along with a hat for the sun - temperature and weather can change quickly from hot to cold. I would not recommend going without a guide.
Written January 14, 2018
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Svetlana V
Chachapoyas, Peru30 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
They not always tell you this at the travel agencies - visiting Revash means climbing 4.5 km and then coming back on a partially muddy and very slippery road - so be sure to wear your hiking boots and maybe even take walking sticks. The hike is very beautiful though, as well as the mausoleums, so overall it was a great place to visit.
Written June 22, 2015
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georgios a
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Oct 2016
We loved the sight. Supposedly you can't access it from too close, but our local guide had the keys to the padlock and let us go so close we could have touched it. The village we started the trek from (San Bartolo) was awesome, not a hint of tourism infrastructure, not a single person selling a souvenir, plus people were all dressed up traditionally. Perhaps the biggest highlight of the visit were the awesome views of the incredible nature.
Written June 9, 2017
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123Familytraveller
Brisbane, Australia168 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
The mausoleums of Revash are very much worth a visit and this is not as difficult a hike as suggested in some of the other reviews, if you know where you are going. You don't need horses.
We visited this area with Rob Dover of Vilaya Tours, which made the visit so much more interesting because he is so well-informed about the region and its history. Also, it meant we could do the hike as a through-hike and we knew where we were going when we came to the various forks in the track (which are unsigned).
This site is actually significantly closer to Leymebamba than Chachapoyas. We stayed overnight in Leymebamba the previous night (at Kentitambo) and they provided us with a delicious packed lunch for our hike. There are several entry points for the hike. We started from the little village of Revash, which is located at a higher elevation than the mausoleums, so that we were hiking downhill most of the way. There is an office where hikers are supposed to sign-in, located in the village.
It is no more than 20 minutes' hike from the village to the mausoleums. There are steep drop-offs on the right-hand side of the track, walking from the village to the mausoleums. This could be unsafe in very wet conditions but it is perfectly ok in dry conditions. I wouldn't recommend taking small children on the hike. It is more suited to older children and teenagers who can be trusted not to run on the steep sections.
It is not recommended to go too close to the mausoleums. You can see where hikers have damaged the mausoleums by brushing up too close to them. Also, there are better views for photographs further back, particularly if you bring a telephoto lens.
When we visited, it was a beautiful fine day with great views across the valley, so the whole hike was a pleasure. We did not see one other person on the whole hike, so it is a bit different from other ancient sites in Peru.
From the mausoleums, we continued hiking downhill to an exit point located on the road. It was probably only about 30 minutes downhill for a reasonably sure-footed hiker, although we were a bit slower at the end because one of us had a sore foot and had to hop the last 100m or so!
A visit to Revash can be combined with seeing the wonderful museum at Leymebamba, watching the hummingbirds at Kenticafe, and seeing the lovely river valley. It was a great day.
We visited this area with Rob Dover of Vilaya Tours, which made the visit so much more interesting because he is so well-informed about the region and its history. Also, it meant we could do the hike as a through-hike and we knew where we were going when we came to the various forks in the track (which are unsigned).
This site is actually significantly closer to Leymebamba than Chachapoyas. We stayed overnight in Leymebamba the previous night (at Kentitambo) and they provided us with a delicious packed lunch for our hike. There are several entry points for the hike. We started from the little village of Revash, which is located at a higher elevation than the mausoleums, so that we were hiking downhill most of the way. There is an office where hikers are supposed to sign-in, located in the village.
It is no more than 20 minutes' hike from the village to the mausoleums. There are steep drop-offs on the right-hand side of the track, walking from the village to the mausoleums. This could be unsafe in very wet conditions but it is perfectly ok in dry conditions. I wouldn't recommend taking small children on the hike. It is more suited to older children and teenagers who can be trusted not to run on the steep sections.
It is not recommended to go too close to the mausoleums. You can see where hikers have damaged the mausoleums by brushing up too close to them. Also, there are better views for photographs further back, particularly if you bring a telephoto lens.
When we visited, it was a beautiful fine day with great views across the valley, so the whole hike was a pleasure. We did not see one other person on the whole hike, so it is a bit different from other ancient sites in Peru.
From the mausoleums, we continued hiking downhill to an exit point located on the road. It was probably only about 30 minutes downhill for a reasonably sure-footed hiker, although we were a bit slower at the end because one of us had a sore foot and had to hop the last 100m or so!
A visit to Revash can be combined with seeing the wonderful museum at Leymebamba, watching the hummingbirds at Kenticafe, and seeing the lovely river valley. It was a great day.
Written August 7, 2016
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Diver-Hiker
Arkansas, USA249 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
Took horses up to the best view of the site (actually, the horses were led by their owners, the first time I've been on horseback where I was not actually 'driving'). Felt sort of like cheating since the family of owners (there were 3 of us including our guide) walked the horses up. The terrain is steep, and slippery in spots. We hiked up the last 50 yards or so for a closer look. The ruins are very interesting, and surprisingly we did not see any other humans on this trek, as it seems off the beaten path. Highly recommend this historical place.
Written October 19, 2014
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Toni_Fish
Hobart, Australia10 contributions
Sep 2014 • Friends
Being able to hike right up to the Chachapoyan mausoleums is extraordinary, and the views are spectacular. The down side is that, since the site in unmanaged, disrespectful visitors have damaged the site and left rubbish along the trails. If you visit, please treat Revash with the respect it deserves.
Written October 5, 2014
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Roger E
Santa Cruz, CA116 contributions
Jul 2014 • Solo
There are two ways to access this fascinating Chachapoya mausoleum burial site dating from the 14th century. I hired a car and driver from Leymebamba to arrive at the village of San Bartolo. From there, a moderate 4 kilometer hike gets you close to a place to view the site. Another short and scary walk takes you right up to the chullpas if you wish. Take trekking poles and a picnic lunch. There is no infrastructure. Well worth the effort.
Written July 18, 2014
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kaydee67_11
Athens, OH32 contributions
Nov 2012 • Friends
Our guide (who we had already engaged before arriving in the region) had hired horses, which were waiting for us at the trail head for the first leg that covered a rather steep incline up, up, and up. We hiked at least another 30 minutes beyond where the horse trail ended to a natural rest stop (no bathroom, of course, just a couple of flat boulders to sit on, catch our breath, and soak in the fantastic view out, beyond, and above us). The REVASH sign was posted here and pointed straight up to the cliff to the ruins which were very visible from this point. Of my party of four, I decided to wait there for the others to make the climb. They all did manage to reach the ruins, but in fact, had to crawl on hands and knees in a few places where the trail became nearly non-existent. Our guide explained the significance of the designs still visible on the walls, the status of those ancients taken here for their eternal rest, who was allowed to carry the mummies to the site, the significance of the eastern orientation of the mausoleum, etc. It took the entire day to make the drive to the trail head, manage the climb AND the descent, and then drive back down the steep mountain gravel road to our hotel in Lemebamba. It was already dark when we stopped for supper at a restaurant along the way where we'd left our orders for fried trout that morning and quite late when we got to our hotel. But, we were thrilled to have spent another wonderful day immersed in the significant history of the region, as well as soaking up all the wonderful scenery that never seems to end in northern Peru.
Written November 22, 2012
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Se puede hacer la ruta a caballo, y cuál sería la de menos esfuerzo físico,la de San Bartolo o la otra ruta?
Written July 31, 2022
La manera más fácil de acceso para una persona de 70 años de vida sedentaria.
Written February 6, 2019
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