When learning about Casa Blanca, you’ll encounter several topics: road directions in the area, archaeological finds in the study area, and the Vendimia Festival in Cachipampa.
Roads and directions
Route AN-660 leads from its junction with road PE-14 to Casa Blanca. Another landmark is on the Casma–Huaraz road at the level of the settlement. A 2022 route description mentions a drivable road there that runs 1.8 kilometers toward Río Grande to Cantera Marga y Pecos. The information therefore describes different reference points: AN-660 leads to Casa Blanca, while the route description identifies the stretch to Cantera.
If you use the road information to plan your drive, check the current route and conditions along the way beforehand. This keeps your route planning tied to your specific destination, rather than combining different road references into a single route.
The Vendimia Festival in Cachipampa
The Festival de la Vendimia de Cachipampa takes place annually in the settlement of Cachipampa in Yaután District. It preserves traditional methods of growing and harvesting grapes. Activities associated with the festival include the traditional grape assessment, grape stomping, and product tastings. The activities included in the program may vary from one edition to another; the specific dates each year may also vary.
On May 22, 2025, the municipality recognized the festival as a traditional expression of cultural and tourist significance. The declaration links it to local identity and the sustainable economic development of the area. A municipal ordinance recorded in 2025 also formalized the festival in the official event calendar of Yaután District. If you are planning a trip around the festival, you should therefore check the specific dates and program for that edition.
Archaeological insights
In 2025, a total of 14 geoglyphs were archaeologically documented in Sector II of the Casa Blanca study area in Yaután District.
These topics include the “Pallka sector A y B” Zona Arqueológica Monumental. Sectors A and B are managed and owned by Peru’s Ministry of Culture. A description published on December 14, 2022, states that their use at the time was to protect, preserve, and promote the national cultural heritage. Pallka is located in Yaután District.
Accommodation and travel planning
Casa Blanca and Cachipampa are different place names; this is especially important if the Vendimia Festival is the reason for your trip. In that case, check the festival dates and make sure to include Cachipampa specifically in your plans. The road directions for Casa Blanca, in turn, provide specific guidance via AN-660 and the described stretch of road along the Casma–Huaraz road. This makes it possible to plan your cultural interests and choice of accommodation separately, according to your particular destination.
For an overview of the wider trip: Province of Casma.
