National Park & Nature
Gruta de Guagapo
📍 Gruta de Guagapo, Tarma, Peru
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Peru
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Around S/10 (reference, local guide needed)
- Address
- Gruta de Guagapo, Tarma, Peru
- Coordinates
- -11.3930, -75.8980
Introduction
The Gruta de Guagapo near Tarma is a karst cave developed along an underground river, where stalactites, stalagmites and a dark stream intertwine; local legend says the passage leads far into the mountains. A rare visitable cave in Peru's central highlands, suited to geology and adventure lovers.
✨ Highlights
1
Karst cave
Stalactites and stalagmites under lights, with a year-round underground river.
2
Geology wonder
The passage shows limestone dissolution — a rare cave in the central highlands.
3
Local legend
'Guagapo' means 'mouth of the wind'; the deep passage sparks imagination.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Gruta de Guagapo, outskirts of Tarma, Peru
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours
→Ticket Information：Around S/10 (reference, local guide needed)
💡 Tips
• Slippery and dark — hire a local guide and bring a headlamp.
• Wear grippy shoes and a warm layer; caves are cooler.
• Tarma has mild climate; nearby flower terraces are worth a visit.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Gruta de Guagapo?
Around S/10 (reference, local guide needed)
Any practical tips for visiting Gruta de Guagapo?
Slippery and dark — hire a local guide and bring a headlamp. Wear grippy shoes and a warm layer; caves are cooler.
How long should I spend at Gruta de Guagapo?
A typical visit takes 2 hours.