Cave of Lauricocha

The Cave of Lauricocha sits at an elevation of 3,900 meters above sea level, near Lauricocha Lagoon in the Huanuco region of Peru.

Archaeological excavations in 1958 revealed human remains dating back to 9525 BC, establishing this location as the site of Peru's oldest discovered human settlement.

Stone tools, animal bones, and wall paintings within the cave document the daily activities and hunting practices of ancient nomadic communities in the Andes.

The cave lies 110 kilometers from Huanuco city, requiring a five-hour drive and no entrance fee is needed to access this archaeological site.

Early inhabitants of the cave developed the chaco hunting technique, forming rings around their prey in a method specific to this regional group.

Location: Huanuco Department

GPS coordinates: -10.30956,-76.64397

Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:46