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Discovery of the archaeological sites in the heights of Cusco
Explore the archaeological sites in the heights of Cusco, starting with Tambomachay’s impressive hydraulic engineering. Discover the reddish stones of Pukapukara and the zigzag channels of Qenqo, a site dedicated to Pachacutec. Conclude your historical immersion at Saqsayhuaman, marveling at its massive, mortarless stones, where the annual Inti Raymi festival takes place.
Duration
9 Hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Maximum altitude
3250m to 3700m
Include
Your reservation includes
- English-speaking guide
- Transportation by minibus Cusco – Tambomachay (where the tour starts) with pick-up at your hotel
- Lunch at a local’s home.
Your booking does not include
- Drinks during the day
- “Tourist Ticket” to enter the sites (130 soles/person full “ticket” or 70 soles for a partial “ticket”) to be purchased on site, in cash
- Tips.
NB: Our departures are confirmed from 5 people. We accept a maximum of 10 people. For more information about departures, please contact us. contact.welcometoperu@gmail.com
Possibility of organizing this excursion, privately, from 2 people.
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- Departure: from Cusco at 8 am
- Return: around 4:30 pm to Cusco.
- Day 1: Tambomachay – Pukapukara – Qenqo – Saqsayhuaman
Itinerary
Day 1: Tambomachay – Pukapukara – Qenqo – Saqsayhuaman
For this day “In the heights of Cusco” there are 2 proposals:
- The first is done on foot from one place to another, not including lunch at the homestay. Departure at 8 am and return to Cusco around 2 pm.
- The second is done by private vehicle from site to site, with lunch at the family home at noon. Departure at 8 am and return to Cusco around 3 pm.
For the 2 proposals the sites visited are identical, the departure time too and transportation is always included from Cusco to Tambomachay.
It is around 8 am that we leave Cusco to arrive at the first site we will visit, Tambomachay, and then discover this spectacular network of Inca ruins that dominates the city.
Tambomachay, known for its canals and waterfalls, is a perfect illustration of the precision of Inca architects and hydraulic engineers. Then awaits us the Pukapukara archaeological site, next to reddish stones, which dominates the surrounding countryside. Then we will take a break in an Andean textile manufacturing workshop. You will then have the opportunity to discover the secrets of the different wools and colors of the region.
The next site is Qenqo, labyrinth in Quechua, due to the multiple channels that run in zigzag. It was a site dedicated to its creator, Pachacutec. Finally, the site of Saqsayhuaman awaits us, impressive for the size of its building stones; some are almost 6 meters high and are assembled without mortar, in the purest Inca style. At this site, the festival of Inti Raymi or the festival of the Sun, takes place every year on June 24.
After this immersion in history, we suggest you continue on foot to reach the city of Cusco enjoying the scenery.
Additional information
What can I take with me?
- Passport: all participants must carry it with them
- Camera
- Sun hat/cream
- Bottle of water
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Tourist ticket or money for entrances.
Price
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Tour: Discovery of the archaeological sites in the heights of Cusco
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Tourist Transportation
Group service: Daily departures, in a maximum group of 10 passengers.
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