Cerro Santa Apolonia, Cajamarca

Name: Cerro Santa Apolonia
Address: Cajamarca, Peru

#6 among attractions in Cajamarca

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Cerro Santa Apolonia is a hill located to the southwest of the Plaza de Armas de Cajamarca in Cajamarca, Peru just two and a half blocks away. The hill of Santa Apolonia was known by the name Rumi Tiana or "Asiento de Piedra".

The Chavin Culture is the one that modified the top of the Santa Apolonia hill in 1200 B.C. This culture built platforms and some subway structures in the hill, which were used as tombs. The tombs that were built in Santa Apolonia were for important people of Cajamarca. The people of Cajamarca in the VII century used the hill of Santa Apolonia for the worship to the rain, the lightning and also to the stars. This place has maintained for many centuries as an exclusive sacred place for worship.

Coordinates: 7°9'37"S, 78°31'10"W

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Cerro Santa Apolonia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Catherine Cathedral, Ransom Room, Gobierno Regional de Cajamarca, Estadio Héroes de San Ramón.

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Church
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~1360 ftNE
History museum, Museum, Historical place
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City hall
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Football, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Estadio Héroes de San Ramón, Cajamarca
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