Huayllay stone forest

The stone forest spans 6,000 hectares at an altitude of 4,000 meters, containing over 4,000 rock formations shaped by wind erosion.

The site contains more than 500 cave paintings dating back 10,000 years, documenting the early domestication of Andean camelids by ancient Peruvians.

The Ruraltur Festival, established in 1996, connects rural communities with tourists through gastronomy, sports events, and guided tours of archaeological zones.

Visitors can access the site by taking a seven-hour bus ride from Lima to Pasco, followed by an additional hour of travel to Huayllay.

The volcanic rock formations, standing at 4,310 meters above sea level, make this the highest stone forest in the world.

Location: Pasco Department

GPS coordinates: -11.00034,-76.36597

Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:08