MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF THE CAPITAL
San Cristóbal Thermal Baths. These thermal baths are one of the main attractions of the city, because they are near, the facilities are comfortable, and their healing properties are very famous. Many people arrive to treat their ailments, specially people with skin and joint problems.

Plaza de Armas or Main Square. It keeps the traditional Colonial structure of the main square in other cities, with a Cathedral, a Town Hall, a Prefecture and Justice Palace.

The Cathedral. Two white towers and a doorway carved in red stone form a composition of singular beauty. The construction started in 1673 and ended in 1733. The main altar runs from wall to wall, and the pulpit is an example of a singular mastery in wood carving.

Iglesia de San Sebastián. This church is located in the same plaza where the Temple of San Francisco is. It has beautiful altars carved in fine wood and coated in gold leaf. One of these altars holds the image of the Niño de Lachoc (Christ Child) that, is said, appeared in some meadow and helped Major General Cáceres in a battle against the Chileans in the War of the Pacific.

Iglesia de Santa Ana. Some say the construction started in 1590, although the real date is unknown. This church houses Colonial Baroque style jewels, shown in the altars with a unique coloring and combination of flower themes.

Iglesia de San Francisco. Constructed in 1774, this church has a main altar and a small and big altarpiece remarkably carved in wood. They form one of the most beautiful compositions in religious art.

Other churches to visit include, Santo Domingo, San Cristóbal, La Ascensión and La Dolorosa. These last two churches are known for being the traditional sites for the celebration of the Fiesta de la Cruz. Also, their images are taken out in procession during Holy Week.

Arc of Triumph. A city doorway where Major General Andrés Avelino Cáceres appeared with his army, after brilliantly fighting and winning the Breña Campaign.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUANCAVELICA
Castrovirreyna, a province known by its mining fields and beautiful landscapes, is located at 3,798 m.a.s.l. (12,460 ft). It is a bleak plateau in the middle of a rough topography.

Chonta. This is a region of beautiful nevados or snow-covered mountains, which offer a spectacular view.

Laguna de Choclococha. Located at 4,605 m.a.s.l. (15,108 ft), this lagoon has a surface of 15 km² (6 sq ml) and a depth of 14 mt (5.4 ft). It offers visitors the unique sight of the nevados reflecting on the blue waters.

Laguna de Orcococha is located at 4,710 m.a.s.l. (14,452 ft). Even if it is smaller than Choclococha, it is also very charming and an ideal fishing and hunting spot.

Stone Forest in Sachapite. This unique rocky formation molded with fossilized volcanic mud and ash, holds an enormous complex of stones. Some stones look like pillars, others like watchtowers. Viewed as a whole, this rocky formation has a very capricious appearance.

Huaytará Ruins. These ruins keep a certain similarity with Machu Picchu. In total, there are 1,200 vestiges grouped in twenty zones different in technique and in time. The ruins show polished ashlar stones, fine trapezoidal wall openings and vaulted niches.

Other archeological vestiges include, Huayllay Grande, Izuchaca, Acoria, Lircay, Huanca-Huanca, Congalla, Caja, Acobamba and Andabamba, some of them visibly linked to the Chavín culture.

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