{"id":40783,"date":"2025-09-30T00:49:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T03:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/?p=40783"},"modified":"2025-10-02T07:37:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T10:37:49","slug":"goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/","title":{"rendered":"Goris and Tatev Monastery: How to Visit Southern Armenia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">The city of <strong>Goris<\/strong>, in southern Armenia, is one of the most interesting stops in the country, surrounded by mountains, caves and landscapes that seem taken from another time. It's a less touristy destination than the capital, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful and authentic atmosphere, as well as being the perfect base for exploring one of Armenia's medieval gems: the <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn't take the famous cable car, one of the longest in the world, but opted to arrive and enjoy the ride in a different way. Regardless of how you get there, the complex and its natural surroundings are breathtaking, and the combination of history, spirituality, and panoramic views make it a must-do experience on any trip to this region of Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">In this article, you'll find all the information you need to visit <strong>Goris and Tatev Monastery<\/strong>, including how to get there from Yerevan, transportation options, what to see in and around the city, trekking, viewpoints, and personal recommendations based on my experience.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-800x511.webp\" alt=\"Monasterio de Tatev - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-800x511.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-600x383.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatev Monastery \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4acccc386c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" style='display:none' id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f4acccc386c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Donde_estan_ubicados_Goris_y_el_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >Where are Goris and Tatev Monastery located?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Como_llegar_a_Goris_desde_Erevan\" >How to get to Goris from Yerevan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Que_hacer_en_Goris\" >What to do in Goris<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Cuevas_del_viejo_Goris\" >Caves of Old Goris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Trekking_en_Goris\" >Hiking in Goris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >Tatev Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Historia_del_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >History of Tatev Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Como_llegar_de_Goris_al_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >How to get from Goris to Tatev Monastery<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#En_el_teleferico_Wings_of_Tatev\" >On the Wings of Tatev cable car<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Precio_y_horarios_del_teleferico\" >Cable car price and schedule<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#En_auto_particular\" >By private car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Que_ver_en_el_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >What to see at Tatev Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Precios_y_horarios_del_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >Prices and opening hours of Tatev Monastery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Sobre_la_region_de_Nagorno-Karabaj_Artsaj_y_el_acceso\" >About the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) region and access<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Como_regresar_a_Erevan_desde_Goris\" >How to return to Yerevan from Goris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Donde_comer_en_Goris\" >Where to eat in Goris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Donde_dormir_en_Goris\" >Where to sleep in Goris<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Mejor_epoca_para_visitar\" >Best time to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/goris-y-monasterio-de-tatev-como-visitar-la-region-sur-de-armenia\/#Mis_reflexiones_finales_sobre_mi_visita_al_Monasterio_de_Tatev\" >My final thoughts on my visit to Tatev Monastery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_estan_ubicados_Goris_y_el_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>Where are Goris and Tatev Monastery located?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Goris<\/strong> is located in Syunik Province, in southern Armenia, about 250 kilometers from Yerevan. Surrounded by mountains and canyons, it is very close to the border with Nagorno-Karabakh, giving it a remote and distinct feel from the rest of the country. Its strategic location makes it an excellent starting point for exploring southern Armenia.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev03.jpg\" alt=\"Vista del viejo Goris y las cuevas - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40830\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev03.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev03-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev03-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of Old Goris and the Caves \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong>, on the other hand, is located about 30 kilometers from Goris, on a rocky promontory overlooking the spectacular Vorotan River gorge. The combination of its natural setting and historical value makes it one of Armenia's most iconic sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the most popular way to get there is by taking the \u201cWings of Tatev\u201d cable car, you can also access it by road, traversing mountain curves and enjoying incredible scenery along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-armenia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan03-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Templo de Garni - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40377 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan03-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan03-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan03-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan03.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/itinerario-de-2-semanas-en-armenia\/\">This visit to Goris is part of my 2-week itinerary traveling through Armenia.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_a_Goris_desde_Erevan\"><\/span>How to get to Goris from Yerevan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The journey between <strong>Yerevan and Goris<\/strong> covers about <strong>250 kilometers<\/strong> through mountainous areas. The cheapest and most common way is to take a <strong>marshrutka (minibus)<\/strong> from <strong>Sasuntsi David Bus Station<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tqRkW1WabWzFuL7q9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on map<\/a>), also known as Yerevan's Southern Bus Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/erevan-que-ver-y-hacer-en-la-capital-de-armenia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan15-800x450.webp\" alt=\"Vista del Monte Ararat desde Erev\u00e1n - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40376 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan15-800x450.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan15-600x337.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan15-400x225.webp 400w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_yerevan15.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/erevan-que-ver-y-hacer-en-la-capital-de-armenia\/\">Yerevan, what to see and do in the capital of Armenia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From there, several minibuses leave daily for Goris, and the journey takes approximately <strong>5 to 6 hours<\/strong>, depending on traffic and stops along the way. The <strong>price of the trip was 1,000 AMD<\/strong>, making it a very affordable option.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank11.jpg\" alt=\"Paisajes del sur de Armenia, camino a Goris\" class=\"wp-image-40831\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Landscapes of southern Armenia, on the way to Goris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A more convenient option is to hire a <strong>private transfer or rent a car<\/strong>, which gives you more flexibility to stop along the way at places of interest, such as Vorotan Pass, small mountain villages, or even the Selim caravanserai.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">There are also <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gyg.me\/s1H0HAfa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">organized tours<\/a><\/strong> that depart from Yerevan and combine a visit to Goris with the Tatev Monastery and other nearby points of interest. These tours include transportation and, in some cases, a guide, allowing you to make the most of the day without worrying about logistics, marshrutka schedules, or road conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n    <script async defer src=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/dist\/pa.umd.production.min.js\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\"><\/script>\r\n    <div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/activities.frame\" \r\n                          data-gyg-tour-ids=\"384896,597109,228745\"\r\n                          data-gyg-locale-code=\"en-US\"\r\n        data-gyg-currency=\"USD\"\r\n        data-gyg-widget=\"activities\" \r\n        data-gyg-number-of-items=\"3\" \r\n        data-gyg-cmp=\"goris-tatev\" \r\n        data-gyg-partner-id=\"KYT1QML\">\r\n            <span>Powered by <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/tatev-l142314\/\">GetYourGuide<\/a><\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_hacer_en_Goris\"><\/span>What to do in Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Goris is one of the most picturesque cities in southern Armenia, known for its <strong>traditional stone architecture<\/strong>, tree-lined streets, and peaceful atmosphere that distinguishes it from other, more chaotic cities in the country. Walking through its center is a plan in itself: you'll find old Caucasian-style houses, quiet squares, and a relaxed pace of life that invites you to stop and observe.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev07jpg.jpg\" alt=\"Ciudad de Goris - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev07jpg.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev07jpg-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev07jpg-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goris City \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cuevas_del_viejo_Goris\"><\/span>Caves of Old Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the most emblematic sites is the area of \u200b\u200bthe <strong>Old Goris Caves<\/strong>, a group of dwellings excavated in the rock that were once inhabited and today form a unique landscape, almost taken from another time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev02.jpg\" alt=\"Cuevas de Goris, al sur de Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev02.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev02-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev02-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Goris Caves, southern Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>From there, you can take hikes into the surrounding area, where the combination of caves, mountains, and rock formations offers an unparalleled natural setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trekking_en_Goris\"><\/span>Hiking in Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Goris is also a good place for <strong>hiking<\/strong>. The surrounding trails lead to natural viewpoints overlooking the valley and the mountains surrounding the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev10.jpg\" alt=\"Vistas que se tienen de Goris haciendo el trekking\" class=\"wp-image-40828\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev10-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev10-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Views of Goris while trekking around the area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The trek we did started from <strong>Old Goris<\/strong> and went up to the <strong>Goris Town Viewpoint<\/strong>, a viewpoint from where, under normal conditions, you would have <strong>spectacular panoramic views<\/strong> of the city and the surrounding mountains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, we had bad weather and rain, which greatly limited the panoramic views. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev11.jpg\" alt=\"Mal tiempo en el Goris Town Viewpoint, punto culmine del trekking\" class=\"wp-image-40829\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev11-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev11-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bad weather at Goris Town Viewpoint, the highest point of the trek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As we walked back along the road in the rain, a passing driver took pity on us and generously offered us a ride back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, if the weather is good, this trek is highly recommended for its combination of nature, caves, and views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the main attractions near Goris is the <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong>, a medieval gem located above a stunning canyon in the Syunik region. Its combination of history, architecture, and landscape makes it a must-see, and from Goris, you can plan your trip in several ways, including by cable car, car, or local transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-armenia\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_yerevan00-800x415.webp\" alt=\"Monasterio de Khor Virap - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-39541 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_yerevan00-800x415.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_yerevan00-600x311.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/blog_yerevan00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/guia-para-viajar-a-armenia\/\">Guide to traveling through Armenia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historia_del_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>History of Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong> is one of the most important religious complexes in Armenia and a symbol of the Syunik region.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev04.jpg\" alt=\"Iglesia principal de Tatev - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev04.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev04-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev04-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Main Church of Tatev \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">It was founded in the <strong>9th century<\/strong> on the remains of an ancient pagan sanctuary, in a strategic location on a cliff overlooking the deep canyon of the Vorotan River.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Its name is associated with the Armenian word <em>\u201ctatev\u201d<\/em>, which means \u201cto give wings,\u201d and is linked to both popular legends and the sense of freedom conveyed by the landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">During the Middle Ages, Tatev was a prominent <strong>religious, political and educational center<\/strong>. In the 14th century, it housed the famous Tatev University, where theology, philosophy, music, painting, and natural sciences were taught, making it one of Armenia's most influential intellectual centers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev05-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Interior del Monasterio de Tatev\" class=\"wp-image-40823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev05-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev05-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev05.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Interior of the Tatev Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Over the centuries, it has suffered looting, invasions, and earthquakes, but it still retains its monumental character today, serving as a spiritual and cultural landmark for the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_llegar_de_Goris_al_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>How to get from Goris to Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_el_teleferico_Wings_of_Tatev\"><\/span>On the Wings of Tatev cable car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The most popular and touristy way to get to the <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong> is by using the <strong>Wings of Tatev\u201d cable car<\/strong>, which with its almost <strong>6 km length<\/strong> is considered one of the longest in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tatev.jpg\" alt=\"Telef\u00e9rico Wings of Tatev\" class=\"wp-image-40832\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tatev.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tatev-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption translation-block\">Wings of Tatev Cable Car. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=66817657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AnDavtyan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The departure station is located in the village of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/eknjq9B37oNUZ17t9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halidzor<\/a><\/strong>, about 10 km from Goris, and the journey takes approximately <strong>12 minutes<\/strong> through a spectacular canyon. Tickets can be purchased directly at the station, and apart from the appeal of arriving in a different way, the experience itself is part of the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precio_y_horarios_del_teleferico\"><\/span>Cable car price and schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">If you plan to take the <strong>Wings of Tatev\u201d cable car<\/strong>, it is a good idea to check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tatever.am\/en\/tickets-and-hours-of-operation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">price and schedules on their official website<\/a>, as they change depending on the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_auto_particular\"><\/span>By private car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When I was there in November, the cable car was closed (I think due to bad weather), so my travel companions and I opted to call a car using the <strong>Yandex Go<\/strong> app from Goris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The app showed an affordable price, but the driver clarified that he couldn't accept that amount because the trip involved <strong>80 km one way, about 2 hours of waiting, and 80 km back<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We ultimately agreed on a fixed price of <strong>15,000 AMD<\/strong> for the entire service, which ended up being reasonable considering the distance and time involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Que_ver_en_el_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>What to see at Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Tatev<\/strong> complex consists of several churches, walls and annexed buildings, many of which have stood for over a thousand years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"502\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev01.jpg\" alt=\"En el Monasterio de Tatev, cerca de Goris - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev01.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev01-600x377.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">At Tatev Monastery, near Goris \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The main one is the <strong>Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul<\/strong> (9th century), large and austerely decorated, which stands out for its stone reliefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Next to it is the smaller and older <strong>Church of St. Gregory<\/strong> and the <strong>Church of St. Astvatsatsin<\/strong>, built in the 11th century.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev06.jpg\" alt=\"Arquitectura del Monasterio de Tatev - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev06.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev06-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev06-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Architecture of the Tatev Monastery \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">One of the most curious elements of the complex is the <strong>Tatev \u201cswinging pillar\u201d<\/strong>, a stone column that was formerly used as a seismic instrument and, according to tradition, moved when someone told the truth or a lie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">From the monastery walls you can enjoy <strong>spectacular views of the Vorotan Canyon<\/strong>, a landscape that alone justifies the visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev09.jpg\" alt=\"Paisajes que se ven desde el interior del Monasterio de Tatev\" class=\"wp-image-40827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev09.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev09-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev09-400x225.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Landscapes seen from inside the Tatev Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Furthermore, if you continue along the road a little beyond the turnoff that leads to the monastery, you will reach a bend where a <strong>panoramic viewpoint<\/strong> has been installed (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/brhvYPLVrPS343Py5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on map<\/a>). From this point you get the <strong>best views of the landscape with the monastery in the background<\/strong>, framed by the Vorotan canyon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is, without a doubt, the typical Tatev postcard and an ideal place to stop and take photos before or after your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-800x511.webp\" alt=\"Monasterio de Tatev - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-800x511.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00-600x383.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev00.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tatev Monastery \u2013 Armenia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Precios_y_horarios_del_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>Prices and opening hours of Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Entrance to Tatev Monastery is free<\/strong>, as it is a religious site open to the public. However, donation boxes are often posted at the entrance to the complex, and visitors often leave a voluntary donation to help with the upkeep of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev08.jpg\" alt=\"Como se ve el paisaje desde el Monasterio de Tatev\" class=\"wp-image-40826\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev08.jpg 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_tatev08-308x400.jpg 308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What the landscape looks like from Tatev Monastery<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">As for the <strong>opening hours<\/strong>, the monastery remains open throughout the day, although it is best to visit it during the day, both to take advantage of natural light and for transportation reasons, since taxis to the area do not run at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1199\" height=\"92\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia.webp 1199w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-600x46.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/banner-divisorio-armenia-800x61.webp 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1199px) 100vw, 1199px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-text-color has-black-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots margin-separator-custom\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sobre_la_region_de_Nagorno-Karabaj_Artsaj_y_el_acceso\"><\/span>About the Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) region and access<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The <strong>Nagorno-Karabakh<\/strong> region, also known as <strong>Artsakh<\/strong> by Armenians, is a <strong>disputed territory<\/strong> between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Although historically populated predominantly by Armenians, it now officially belongs to <strong>Azerbaijan<\/strong>, and access is severely restricted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Para los turistas, <strong>al 2026 no es posible visitarla de manera libre<\/strong>, ya que se requiere autorizaci\u00f3n especial y las fronteras est\u00e1n controladas debido a conflictos militares pasados y la situaci\u00f3n de seguridad actual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Therefore, although the region is relatively close to Syunik and other places in southern Armenia such as Goris, <strong>attempting to access it<\/strong> is not recommended, and travel should be limited to safe Armenian territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Travelers should always inform themselves about the current situation before planning any excursions to border areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Como_regresar_a_Erevan_desde_Goris\"><\/span>How to return to Yerevan from Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">To return to <strong>Yerevan<\/strong> from Goris, the most common way is to take a <strong>marshrutka<\/strong> (minibus) from the <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/WVwfNpeQf8c5fDrv8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">point I marked on the map<\/a>. These minibuses follow the main route to the capital, and you can <strong>get off at any town in between<\/strong> if you want to explore the area or visit some sights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We got off at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/FNEfXRkwq5sP4uu78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yeghegnadzor<\/a><\/strong>, a town that serves as an <strong>ideal base for visiting another of Armenia's great monasteries: Noravank<\/strong>. From there, it's easy to continue your journey to Yerevan by another minibus or even by private transport, allowing you to organise your route based on the places you want to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile caja-custom\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-monasterio-de-noravank-que-ver-con-trekking-incluido\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"469\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank01-800x469.webp\" alt=\"Vista del Monasterio Noravank - Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40375 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank01-800x469.webp 800w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank01-600x352.webp 600w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_noravank01.webp 1300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/en\/como-visitar-el-monasterio-de-noravank-que-ver-con-trekking-incluido\/\">How to visit Noravank Monastery: what to see with trekking included<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_comer_en_Goris\"><\/span>Where to eat in Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Goris offers several dining options, although the town is small and lacks a wide variety of tourist restaurants. During our visit, we primarily <strong>shopped for supplies at a large supermarket<\/strong>, which proved convenient for breakfast and snacks during our excursions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">However, one day we decided to try <strong>Takarik restaurant<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/BSAbyeaXUrDCtpca8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">see on map<\/a>), where they offer <strong>traditional Armenian food<\/strong> prepared in a homemade way. The experience was very good: the dishes were tasty, plentiful and reasonably priced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_comida01-450x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dolma y otras comidas t\u00edpicas de Armenia\" class=\"wp-image-40358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_comida01-450x800.jpg 450w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_comida01-225x400.jpg 225w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/blog_comida01.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dolma and other dishes we ate at Takarik<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Donde_dormir_en_Goris\"><\/span>Where to sleep in Goris<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Goris is not a very large city, so <strong>any area near the central square<\/strong> is convenient for accommodation. From there, you can easily access restaurants and shops, and arrange excursions to the surrounding area, including the Tatev Monastery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">We stayed at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tidd.ly\/46InvoM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucy B&amp;B<\/a><\/strong>, which offers <strong>fully equipped apartments<\/strong> with a kitchen, living room, and spacious bedrooms. The owners live next door and were always willing to help us with any questions or needs during our stay.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lucy-goris.jpg\" alt=\"Apartamento Lucy B&amp;B en Goris\" class=\"wp-image-40785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lucy-goris.jpg 576w, https:\/\/elprismadefer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/lucy-goris-300x400.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lucy B&amp;B Apartment in Goris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The comfort of the spaces and the personalized attention make it an option I recommend without hesitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mejor_epoca_para_visitar\"><\/span>Best time to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The best time to visit <strong>Goris and Tatev Monastery<\/strong> is during <strong>spring and summer<\/strong>, when the days are longer, the weather is warm, and the landscapes are green and clear. This allows you to fully enjoy the trekking trails, panoramic views, and outdoor excursions without the restrictions of bad weather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">When we went in <strong>November<\/strong>, I had <strong>cloudy, rainy, and cold weather<\/strong>, which made hiking difficult and limited the panoramic views. Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that to make the most of the landscapes and natural light, the months from <strong>May to September<\/strong> are ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mis_reflexiones_finales_sobre_mi_visita_al_Monasterio_de_Tatev\"><\/span>My final thoughts on my visit to Tatev Monastery<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">I really enjoyed southern Armenia. <strong>The route to Goris<\/strong>, the city itself, its surroundings and, of course, the <strong>Tatev Monastery<\/strong>. It's an area that invites you to stay for several days to explore <strong>the caves, trekking trails, and natural landscapes<\/strong>, enjoying every corner more calmly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Unfortunately, when I went, I was hit by <strong>bad weather for several days<\/strong>, so I had to cut my visit short. But if the weather is good, I'd definitely stay longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Without a doubt, this was <strong>one of the areas I liked most in Armenia<\/strong>, and the <strong>view of the Tatev Monastery<\/strong> from the viewpoint is truly impressive, a postcard that remains etched in your memory.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La ciudad de Goris, en el sur de Armenia, es una de las paradas m\u00e1s interesantes del pa\u00eds, rodeada de monta\u00f1as, cuevas y paisajes que parecen sacados de otro tiempo&#8230;.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":40379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[266,117,182],"tags":[283,172,270,272],"class_list":["post-40783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-armenia","category-asia","category-europa","tag-caucaso","tag-favoritos","tag-ruta-de-la-seda","tag-silk-road"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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