'''Chavin de Huantar''' is an archaeological site from the pre-Incan Chavin culture of around 900BC containing ruins and other artefacts. The site is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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By Bus
The access point for trips to Chavin de Huantar is Huaraz, 3 hours away - on poorly maintained, unpaved road, clinging to the side of a mountain. From Huaraz' bus station there are occasional public buses, but most travelers choose opt to take the easier option, and go with one of the numerous tour groups offering a Chavin itinerary.
<listing name="Chavin Express" alt="" directions="" address="Jr. Mariscal Caceres 338" phone="(043) 45-4022" email="" fax="" url="" hours="" price="3 USD">Are the only company offering direct busses, which leaves at 7.30AM, 8.30AM, 11AM and 22PM - fills up quickly so book ahead</listing>
Several buses to destinations further afield does stop at Chavin around midnight, but then you'll need to have accommodation sorted out ahead.
Hike
Another option is to go for a beautiful 3 day hike, on a Inca trail, between ''Olleros'' (south of Huaraz) and ''Chavin'', but make sure you hire a guide, from one of the many tour agencies.
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Hotel Chavin Arqueologico. nca Roca 141. 043) 45-4055. ingles from 8 USD.
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