http://www.fertur-travel.com/huancayo_tours.html The quiet old town of Jauja in the Mantaro Valley has a unique place in Peruvian history. Its where the conquistador Pizarro established his first capital before Lima was founded. Its still an important centre in Junin province, with colorful markets every Wednesday and Sunday. Theres a series of carnivals and celebrations throughout the year, the biggest La Tunantada runs for a week from the 20th of January. For the rest of the year the town shows off its colonial architecture, with many of the most prominent buildings painted sky blue. The original church contains beautiful wooden sculptures in baroque style... all part of the old colonial style that forms a stark contrast with the modernity of nearby Huancayo. Fertur Peru Travel. A full service travel agency and tour operator dedicated to making your journey to Peru a dream come true. Visit us at: http://www.fertur-travel.com/huancayo_tours.html Jauja Huancayo Visit Jauja hotels peru peru tour huaraz peru caraz peru inca trail peru trip peru tourism peru alpamayo hiking peru travel agency peru climbing peru tour operator peru peru tourism trekking Peru peru flights peru bike tours tour companies