Dare to climb this extreme swing in Ayacucho: La Picota Viewpoint

A different trip full of adventure in Ayacucho. Live a few minutes of adrenaline in this attraction located at the viewpoint of La Picota hill.

The Mirador de la Picota (in Huamanga, Ayacucho), is a great viewpoint where you can see the entire city of Huamanga, with its traditional neighborhoods, churches, its relief, its flora and you can see the landscape of the entire horizon.

20 minutes from the city of Ayacucho, at the viewpoint of La Picota hill, an experience full of adrenaline awaits you: going on an extreme swing for the first time. This attraction has been gaining fame among travelers looking for adventure activities in this part of Peru.

Here we tell you everything you need to know to include this original plan during your stay in Ayacucho.

Location

It is a natural viewpoint, located on the “La Picota” hill, where La Cruz de la Paz is located 3 km away. of the Libertadores highway route.

How to get?

Travel with Sky Airline and LATAM (from S/152). By land, find tickets from S/70 (www.redbus.pe). Once in Ayacucho, you can take a taxi (S/20) and get off at the La Picota viewpoint.

Schedules

The activity takes place from Monday to Sunday from 9 a.m. until 5 pm.

Cost

The extreme swing costs S/20 per person. The visitor can enjoy this activity for a period of 2 minutes (includes all security elements).

In addition to riding the swing, there you can do canopy (S/30) and ride an ATV (S/10).

Recommendations

Try to visit this attraction in the morning, so you will have a better view of the city.

The activity has authorization from the Municipality and Civil Defense.

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