Samaipata Plaza
Plaza 15 de Diciembre
A colonial-style plaza in the center of the small town, lined with white walls, red-tile roofs, cafés, and travel agencies. It's the base for most visitors.
Samaipata sits at about 1,650 meters, with a mild climate. Around the central 15 de Diciembre Plaza are colonial-era houses with white walls and red-tile roofs, along with a small chapel, cafés, and bakeries. The town has a sizable European expatriate community and a wide range of restaurants. Most travel agencies are near the plaza, where you can compare day tours to Amboró, the waterfalls, and the condors. There is a farmers' market on Sundays. The town is small enough to walk everywhere, and having a coffee on the plaza in the evening is a popular way to unwind.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Samaipata Archaeological Museum
- Cerro de la Patria Viewpoint
- El Fuerte de Samaipata
- Giant Fern Forest
- Codo de los Andes
- Las Cuevas Waterfalls
- Condor Canyon
- La Pajcha Waterfall