Huagapo, Natural cave system in Palcamayo district, Peru
The entrance to Huagapo Cave measures 19 meters in height and 33 meters in width, leading to extensive underground passages and chambers.
Western explorers discovered the cave in 1938, finding mastodon fossils and ancient cave paintings dating back thousands of years.
The name Huagapo comes from Quechua words meaning 'tears of the mighty', reflecting the indigenous peoples' connection to this natural formation.
Visitors can walk 300 meters into the cave along a rocky ledge without requiring professional guidance or specialized equipment.
The cave contains an underground river system reaching depths of 2000 meters, making it one of South America's deepest cave networks.
Location: Junin Department
GPS coordinates: -11.26802,-75.78718
Latest update: May 10, 2025 16:54
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