Plaza de Armas of Cajamarca
Plaza de Armas de Cajamarca
The site where Pizarro ambushed and captured the Inca emperor Atahualpa in 1532. The square is surrounded by the cathedral and the Church of San Francisco.
The Plaza de Armas is the center of Cajamarca's old town. In November 1532, Pizarro ambushed and captured Atahualpa here, changing the course of South American history. Today the square has a fountain and gardens in the middle, while the cathedral and the Church of San Francisco face each other on either side. Both are masterpieces of Andean Baroque stone carving. In the evenings, locals gather to stroll, and there are many cafés and dairy shops nearby. During the Carnival in February, the square hosts parades and water fights, so protect your camera.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cajamarca Cathedral (Santa Catalina)
- Ransom Room (El Cuarto del Rescate)
- Church and Convent of San Francisco
- Belén Monumental Complex
- Cerro Santa Apolonia
- Baños del Inca
- Layzón
- Cumbe Mayo