• Tipon - Situated on the outskirts of Cusco, the often overlooked archaeological site of Tipón is arguably the finest example of Inca engineering skills. The site features a network of agricultural terraces, some still in use today, and stonemasonry akin to that of Machu Picchu—without the crowds.
  Although archaeologists are still debating the exact purpose of Tipón, most agree on its spiritual significance. Considered more of a ritual garden, Tipón’s terraces are believed to channel natural energy, and the site, which also includes fountains and water channels, is reputed to be a place where the Inca people worshipped water.
• Pikillaqta - Pikillaqta, known as the flea town, is located in the Quispicanchis Province at an altitude of 3350 meters above sea level. It is an archaeological site with numerous structures that have been used for nearly 2000 years.
  The name of the city comes from two Quechua words, Piki, meaning flea, and llaqta, meaning town, although this is not the original name of the town, and no one knows what the Incas called it. In the 15th century, names like Muyuna or Mohina, meaning bend, were heard.
  The first inhabitants of this site were the Wari culture, an empire that lasted around 400 years until the Incas arrived, destroyed the city, and reorganized it for the benefit of the Tahuantinsuyo Empire.
  The site features over 600 buildings, including canchas (open fields) and Tambos (storages), and many places where people lived during Inca times. As is traditional in Wari and Inca cultures, which influenced each other, the design of the entire complex is geometric, housing over 10,000 people.
  Many areas were designated for religious, administrative, political, and even defensive purposes against intruders. The walls surrounding the complex were painted with plaster, giving the entire complex the appearance of a white town.
  One of the most significant discoveries at this site was made in 1927 when Justo Román Aparicio, a native of the town, excavated the complex and found 40 small sculptures made of turquoise, which are now exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Cusco.
  The town lacks water; the only source is the Wakarpay Lagoon, 1 km away. A folklorist named Alfonsina Barrionuevo mentioned a myth involving a beautiful princess named Qori Tika (golden flower) who promised to marry the one who could bring water to her town.
  A brave prince named Paukar, who lived in the heights, attempted to carry the aqueduct over the mountain but failed. Another man, Tuyasta, who lived on the lower side of the mountain, also failed. The third, Sunqo Rumi, succeeded by building two aqueducts and married the beautiful Qori Tika. To this day, two lines representing the aqueducts can be seen.
• Andahuaylillas - The town of Andahuaylillas is located in Quispicanchi, province of Cusco, 36 km from the city of Cusco, a 45-minute bus ride away. Known as the South Valley of Cusco, this area boasts great attractions due to its cultural legacy and material richness. It is also part of the Andean Baroque Path, thanks to its stunning chapel, considered the Sistine Chapel of America.
  The weather varies from 0 to 21 °C, so it is recommended to bring sunscreen as well as jackets and rain gear.

• Transport
• Bi-lingual Guide (English & Spanish)

• Entrance ticket to Andahuaylillas Church
• Cusco Tourist ticket integral: S/. 130 per person or partial: S/. 70 per person
• Meals

Embark on a day-long tour to explore the captivating landmarks located in the outskirts of Cusco City. The quaint town of Andahuaylillas boasts of its parish, the Iglesia de San Pedro, fondly referred to as the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’. At Piquillacta, marvel at the well-preserved remnants of the Wari period, a civilization predating the Incas. Witness the engineering brilliance and agricultural novelties of the Incas at Tipon.

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