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Last updated on December 1, 2019 By Dave Briggs Leave a Comment

Cycling from Celendin to Cajamarca in Peru

After taking a day off in Celendin, I resumed cycling the next day as I headed toward Cajamarca in Peru. Full bike touring blog for the day here.

Big Hats in Peru

This bike touring blog was written in 2010 as part of my bike tour from Alaska to Argentina.

Another big day called for an earlyish start, and so I was up and away by 07.30. Ok, not terrifically early, but its bloody cold that time of the morning!

An inexplicable giant hat statue see when cycling in Peru

Giant hats seem to be all the rage in this part of Peru. Extreme example shown above.

Getting out of Celendin was easy, and so began the uphill section. Spread out over 50 kms, I gained 1300 metres in height until I topped off at 3700 metres. The gradients weren’t too bad, and there were even some flat sections which made a pleasant change!

Then began a rough and bumpy 25 km descent down into the village of Encanada. I had considered stopping here, but as it was 14.00, I still had some time to get the final 35 km to Cajamarca done.

Two women leading a pig to market in Peru

On the way, I saw two ladies leading a pig from market. A nice picture of rural life here in Peru. Note the super-sized hats!

And then on leaving Encanada, a wonderful, beautiful thing happened. Tarmac ! Joy!!

Cajamarca on a Sunday

The next 35 km and 200 metres of height gain passed swiftly and enjoyably as I almost glided along the road to Cajamarca. The entry into the big town wasn’t the greatest, as it being late on a Sunday, a lot of people were drunk.

Still, abuse works both ways, and I am fairly confident that at least two Peruvians have a fuller understanding of the word wanker.

I headed for the main plaza, and checked out a couple of options before settling on a 25 sole a night place. It’s a little expensive, but has a great hot shower, which is something both myself and clothes needed! Cable TV too, so a good place to unwind for a couple of days.

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