Revash Mausoleums :
Cliffside Tombs – Info

🧭 General Overview of Revash

Revash is an archaeological site located in the Amazonas region, in northern Peru. It is known for its painted cave tombs, nestled in a steep cliff. These tombs are a unique example of the funerary architecture of the Chachapoyas civilization.

The tombs of Revash are decorated with colorful frescoes and geometric patterns, which bear witness to the cultural richness of the Chachapoyas civilization.

🗿 History & Chachapoyas Civilization

The Chachapoyas were a pre-Inca civilization that flourished in the highlands of the Andean forest. They left behind many remains, including the tombs of Revash.

The tombs of Revash were discovered in the 1980s and have since been restored and opened to the public.

📸 What to See in Revash?

A visit to Revash allows you to discover:

• 🏛️ The Cave Tombs

  Tombs nestled in a steep cliff, decorated with colorful frescoes.

• 🎨 The Frescoes and Geometric Patterns

  Unique decorations that bear witness to the cultural richness of the Chachapoyas civilization.

• 🌄 The Panoramic View

  A breathtaking view of the surrounding valley.

🚠 How to Get to Revash?

Revash is located near the town of San Bartolo, in the Amazonas region.

• 🚐 From Chachapoyas
  • Approximately 1 hour drive to San Bartolo.
  • Then, a short hike to the site.

🎟️ Prices & Opening Hours

• 🕗 Site Hours: Every day from 8 AM to 5 PM.
• 🎫 Entrance Tickets
  • Adult: 10 soles
  • Student: 5 soles

🧭 Practical Tips for Visiting Revash

• 📅 Best Time: From May to October (dry season).
• 🧑🏫 Local Guide: Highly recommended to better understand the site's history.
• 🎒 Equipment
  • Light but covering clothes.
  • Good walking shoes.
  • Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen & raincoat.

Revash is a unique archaeological site that offers a deep dive into the history of the Chachapoyas civilization.

The painted cave tombs are a remarkable example of this civilization's funerary architecture.