Otuzco Windows




The Otuzco Windows, or Ventanillas de Otuzco, are one of the most fascinating and unique sights in the Cajamarca Region. The archaeological site consists of hundreds of individual niches carved into a cliff face. These niches give the appearance of windows, hence the name. The niches form a large necropolis, which was built by a pre-Inca civilization. The exact age of the site is unknown, but some ceramic pieces found at the site have been dated to 1400 B.C., much older than the Cajamarca culture.
These funerary niches served as tombs and likely contained the bodies of important people from various cultures who lived in this region over the years. It was later used by the Incas, but not as a funerary site. Instead, the Incas used some of the niches, which were well protected from both the elements and animals, to store grain.
We’ll pick you up from your Cajamarca hotel and take you to the Otuzco Windows, which are located in the same district as The Baños del Inca, about 8 km northwest of the city of Cajamarca. It’s a short but scenic ride, ideal for a three-hour tour.
As you explore the Otuzco Windows, you'll be struck by the sight of the tombs carved into the cliffs, resembling a city built into the rock face. These tombs, with their distinctive windows that give the site its name ("ventanilla" means "little window" in Spanish), provide valuable insights into the funerary customs of the ancient inhabitants of this region. The windows, cut into the rock, once served as openings for the burial chambers, revealing the width of the burial box used during the Cajamarca culture's occupation of the area.
Aside from its archaeological significance, Ventanilla de Otuzco offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. From the rocky edge where the tombs are located, you can gaze out at the rolling hills and valleys that stretch out before you, gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural beauty of the Cajamarca region.
This three-hour tour trip is not just a journey through history; it's an opportunity to connect with the ancient past and gain a new perspective on the world around you. As you stand amidst the ancient tombs of The Otuzco Windows, you'll be taken back in time, imagining the lives of those who once inhabited this remarkable site.
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