Santo Tomas: Find Vacation Rentals for Nature and Cultural Trips

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A range of nature and cultural themes are available for trips in the district of Santo Tomas: Cutervo National Park and its various destinations, waterfalls, and rock art. The Cajita Cutervina offers another perspective on the musical heritage of the province and region. If you are looking for a vacation rental, first identify the themes you are interested in, then compare the location of specific accommodations with the destinations you want to visit.

Cutervo National Park and Its Natural Attractions

Cutervo National Park also extends into the district of Santo Tomas. Its tourism zone includes the Circuito de Grutas trail, with the Blanca, Negra, and Guacharos caves. The Bosque de Palmeras, as well as the Mirador y Catarata de Santa Rosa viewpoint and waterfall, are also part of the zone. This offers a choice of different natural attractions: caves, a palm forest, and a viewpoint with a waterfall. When planning your outings, you can choose between these features based on what interests you most.

Catarata Velo de Novia: Waterfall and Forest

Catarata Velo de Novia is located north of the district of Santo Tomas in the Quechua natural region. Its free fall is about 104 meters high, with a plunge pool of approximately two meters deep below. Epiphytes, lithophytes, bromeliads, and orchids grow in the forest around the waterfall, including Masdevillia setacea glandulosa and Trizeuxis falcata. The fauna at Catarata includes majas (Agouti paca), hummingbirds (family Trochilidae), and armadillos (Dasypus novemcinctus). June through September are listed as the months with higher water levels.

Rock Art and Musical Heritage

The rock art in the communities of Viza and Tayales in the district of Santo Tomas includes depictions of people, animals, and geometric shapes. A 2025 archaeological study describes the group as visual evidence of the thinking, beliefs, and daily lives of earlier Andean societies.

A 2025 municipal resolution recognized Luis Adolfo Fernández León as an important figure in the district of Santo Tomas. The resolution honored his outstanding work to preserve and promote the Cajita Cutervina. The knowledge, techniques, and practices associated with it are part of the national cultural heritage. This complex musical practice combines rhythmic and melodic playing with two-part singing; a metal triangle distinguishes it from similar Andean practices. It is considered evidence of a process through which musical identity emerged at the provincial and regional levels. A provincial planning document lists a patronal festival in honor of Saint Thomas Aquinas on December 2 and a festival for Santa Rosa on August 30 in the district of Santo Tomas. Check the current local program before planning your trip around these dates.

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