Cajamarca is located in the northern
highlands of Peru, and is the capital of the Cajamarca region. It is
approximately 2,700 m (8,900 ft) above sea level and has a population of
about 135,000 people. Cajamarca has an equatorial climate so it is mild,
dry and sunny, which creates very fertile soil. The city is well-known
for its fine cheeses and dairy products. Cajamarca is also known for its
churches, and hot springs, or Inca Baths. There are also several active
mining sites in surrounding areas. Most of all, Peruvians remember
Cajamarca as the place where the Inca Empire came to an end, since the
Battle of Cajamarca along with the capture and execution of Inca emperor
Atahualpa took place here.
