The southern valley trek in Cuzco exposes you to the splendors of the magnificent Inca Empire. Tipon, is known for the water channels believed to have served as a sacred center for water worship. Andahuaylillas, often referred to as South America’s Sistine Chapel. Lastly, we have Pikillacta, the sole pre-Inca location in the vicinity of Cusco.
The southern valley trek in Cuzco exposes you to the splendors of the magnificent Inca Empire. Tipon, is known for the water channels believed to have served as a sacred center for water worship. Andahuaylillas, often referred to as South America’s Sistine Chapel. Lastly, we have Pikillacta, the sole pre-Inca location in the vicinity of Cusco.
- San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - Often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” this baroque church is located in a serene and picturesque plaza. It is renowned for its stunning artwork, featuring numerous beautiful paintings created by the Cusco Religious (Escuela Cuzqueña).
- Tipon - Known for its intricate terraces and water…
- San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - Often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” this baroque church is located in a serene and picturesque plaza. It is renowned for its stunning artwork, featuring numerous beautiful paintings created by the Cusco Religious (Escuela Cuzqueña).
- Tipon - Known for its intricate terraces and water channels, Tipon is believed to have been a significant ceremonial center for water worship. The town is also famous among Cusquenians for its traditional dish, “guinea pig,” which is enjoyed on weekends, either roasted in a clay oven or served on a stick.
- Machupicchu Latin America - This is the local name of our company based in Cusco, Peru.
- Pikillacta - The sole pre-Inca site in Cusco, this unique adobe complex was constructed by the Wari culture, which once ruled the central highlands and coastal regions of Peru. The Wari are credited with pioneering the use of agricultural terraces, and many Inca administrative practices can be traced back to them.
- Plaza Mayor de Oropesa - On our route, we will make a brief stop in Oropesa town to sample a special and delicious large bread known as “Chuta.” Oropesa is considered the bread capital of Peru, boasting over forty bakeries that form the backbone of the town’s economy.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport included
- Intimate small group experience
- Guidance from an English-speaking expert
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transport included
- Intimate small group experience
- Guidance from an English-speaking expert
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Admission tickets (Andahuaylillas, Tipon Pikillaqta)
- Meals
- Gratuities
- Admission tickets (Andahuaylillas, Tipon Pikillaqta)
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (for group tours)
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (for group tours)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.