Granja Porcón
A cooperative farm run by evangelical Christians on the Andean highlands, with pine forests, llamas and a small zoo. Simple rural accommodation is available.
Granja Porcón lies about 30 km north of the city at roughly 3,200 m (10,500 ft). It is a cooperative run by local villagers, who have planted large areas of pine forest over several decades, making it a model site for eco-tourism. The farm has alpacas, llamas, a small zoo, and workshops producing cheese and handicrafts. Visitors can hike forest trails and go horseback riding. Simple farmhouse lodging is available. Most visitors come on a day tour, which takes about an hour by road. As a religious community, the farm may keep some facilities closed on Sundays.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Cumbe Mayo
- Cajamarca Cathedral (Santa Catalina)
- Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca
- Ransom Room (El Cuarto del Rescate)
- Cerro Santa Apolonia
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- Belén Monumental Complex
- Layzón