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City in Junín, Peru
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Tarma is a town in Southern Sierra (more specifically, in the province of Tarma, in the department of Junin), Peru. Also known as Santa Ana de la Ribera de Tarma, the Pearl of the Andes and the City of Flowers.
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Ruins of buildings.
Quechua for Black Town
Chanca culture, ruins of a three-story building.
A great first stop as they'll give you an excellent map of Tarma and surrounding areas for free.
Ruins.
In early March.
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November
Features a nice fountain and palms.
Easter, beautiful floral displays.
Collcas de Tarmatambo
Stone buildings and terraces.
Guardianes de Mamahuari Huaricolca
Cave featuring ancient paintings.
Ruins, round stone structure.
Quechua for Cavern that cries
Possibly the largest cave in Peru. There are also ancient paintings here. About 27 km from Tarma just past the town of Palcamayo. Take the road towards Junin.
Cave near San Pedro de Cajas.
Tropical/subtropical jungle, waterfalls, Yungas. About 100 km from Tarma near San Ramon. Much closer to San Ramon than Tarma but San Ramon doesn't have a wikivoyage page yet.
Heading east from Palcamayo there is a trail leading past the ruins of Llaumanpata and onto Laguna de Cocon, about 10 km each way.
Has a kids playground and outdoor eating area.
Chicken, chips, salad.
Hot water, private bathrooms, cable TV.
Continental breakfast, Internet, room service, hot water, private bathrooms, cable TV. These guys also have a good range of tours from S/30 to S/65.
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