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Cumbe Mayo Traditional Cache

This cache has been archived.

GeoCrater: I am regretfully archiving this cache since there's been no word from the owner in the month or more since the last reviewer note was posted. If you want to re-activate the cache during the next couple of months, please contact GeoCrater to see if that's possible. If the cache meets current guidelines, consideration will be given based on the circumstances surrounding the original archival.

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Lamento archivar este caché, ya que no ha habido ninguna comunicación del propietario en el tiempo transcurrido (un mes o más) desde que se publicó la nota del revisor. Si deseas reactivar el caché durante los próximos dos meses, por favor, ponte en contacto con GeoCrater para ver si esto es posible. Si el caché cumple con las directrices en vigor, se estudiará dicha petición teniendo en cuenta las circunstancias que llevaron el archivo original.

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Hidden : 1/11/2012
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

El caché es de tamaño micro, solo contiene el "logbook", así que, por favor, lleven un lapicero para registrarse. Se encuentra cerca del camino, tendrán que apartarse un poco para que los "muggles" no les vean.
It's a micro cache, containing only the logbook. Please take a pen/pencil with you. It's located near the path, so please be careful so that the muggles won't see you.

Con este caché les llevamos a conocer una de las maravillas del Perú: CUMBE MAYO. Está ubicado en las faldas del cerro Cumbe a unos 3.400 metros sobre el nivel del mar y a 22 kilómetros de Cajamarca. Lo más destacado es el complejo hidráulico ceremonial con una altura de 3.510 metros sobre el nivel de mar.
Este canal abierto fue labrado sobre la roca viva y decorado con petroglifos. Acá se encuentran los famosos bosques de rocas o frailones. Según lo vayan recorriendo y dependiendo de la fantasía del guía y de uno mismo, podrán descubrir un puente, un camello, la cara del pirata etc. etc.`¡De verdad que vale la pena visitarlo!Hay que pagar entrada pero solo son 5 soles por adulto y 1 sol por niños.

This cache will take you to one of the Peruvian Wonders: CUMBE MAYO. It is located at the foothills of Mt. Cumbe, approx. 3,400 meters (11,152 ft) above sea level and 22 kilometers (12.5 mi) from Cajamarca. The first attraction is the ceremonial hydraulic complex standing 3,510 meters (11,512 ft) above sea level.
This open canal was cut into the rocks and decorated with petroglyphs. Here you will see the famous rock forests or "frailones". As you walk around and depending on your fantasy, you will discover a camel, a bridge, a pirate's face, etc. It is really worth a trip!!! The entrance fee is only 5 soles for adults and 1 sol for children.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Ra ha uhrpb angheny qr han ebpn. Va n angheny ubyr bs n ebpx.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)