Cerro Olan

Cerro Olan is located high up on a mountain range above the Utcubamba valley. Spread over one kilometer and consisting of three main sections, the northern, middle, and southern, with each area of Cerro Olan having its own appeal.

In the northern section of Cerro Olan the visitor will find ten circular platforms and four homes with balconies and friezes. In the middle section one house stands out from the rest. It is in excellent condition and boasts a unique masonry band found only at Cerro Olan. The southern section contains three circular towers, the highest being approximately five meters.

Cerro Olan is a difficult place to get to requiring a hike of two and half hours from the town of Montevideo, 70 kilometers from Chachapoyas. There is no formal accommodation in Montevideo, however, local families will take you in if you ask around.