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'''Cajamarca''' is located in the Northern Highlands in [[Peru]], in the department of [[Cajamarca]]. It is approximately 8,900 ft above sea level. Cajamarca has an equatorial climate so it is mild, dry and sunny, which creates real fertile soil. The origin of the city goes back over 3,000 years. In 1450, [[Cápac Yupanqui]], conquered the area and brought Cajamarca into the [[Tawantinsuyu]]. In 1532, there was a huge battle. A group of spanish under [[Francisco Pizarro]], took [[Atahualpa]] as their prisonerat the [[Plaza de Armas]], or main square. [[Atahualpa]] had to fill the famous the "Rescue Room", [[El Cuarto del Rescate]], with silver and gold so that he could be freed, however he was still killed. On Feb 11, 1855, Cajamarca received the supreme decree from president [[Castilla]] and became the official capital of the department of [[Cajamarca]]. Cajamarca is also known for its churches, and hot springs, or Inca Baths.

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