Ceremonial Center of Pamashto
Centro Ceremonioso de Pamashto
A circle of stones on a hilltop in Peru’s high jungle, aligned with the winter solstice and largely ignored by archaeologists.

📜 Archaeological site on a grassy hilltop in Peru's high jungle, dating back to Inca Empire times or earlier.
🔍 Its circular stone wall has two openings aligned with the winter solstice.

Why Go

☀️ Witness winter solstice alignment
🌿 Explore ancient, mysterious ruins
🚶‍♀️ Visit a largely unexplored site
🤫 Escape crowds, hardly anyone visits

Why Avoid

⚠️ Signs of illegal excavation
🚧 Some sections of wall collapsing
🚫 No clear information on official access/facilities
🍄 Site used for magic mushroom harvesting

Tips

📍 Located above Pamashto village, near Lamas and Tarapoto
🗓️ Winter solstice (June 21) for local celebrations

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