Many hikers find solace in the Cutervo National Park. Some of Cajamarca's main attractions are the people's colourful clothing and their traditional long horns, much like those found in the Swiss Alps. Made from a single piece of wood, the horns measure three meters long and emit a blast that can be heard for miles. The communities north of the city have finely detailed stone crafts and ornately decorated mirrors, whose gold trim and dainty designs are applied by hand. In business circles, Cajamarca is probably best known for its mines.
Investors swarm to the area like bees to honey.
The Yanacocha Gold Mine is the biggest in South America. The Michiquillay Copper Project produces vast quantities of copper, while La Granja is another major mine, expected to produce approximately 90,000 tons of copper ore per day by the start of the next century. Cajamarca has the most splendid, lively celebrations in Peru every February. The painting of faces, throwing of water, brilliantly coloured streamers, floats and costumes turn the streets into one walking kaleidoscope. Many Cajamarcans pass an ax from hand to hand, taking turns at chopping down a tree loaded with gifts.