Discover the birthplace of the world on a half-day city tour of Cusco. Explore stunning Inca ruins, captivating landscapes, and picturesque villages in the Andes mountains of Peru.
Discover the birthplace of the world on a half-day city tour of Cusco. Explore stunning Inca ruins, captivating landscapes, and picturesque villages in the Andes mountains of Peru.
The tour starts picking you up at your hotel, it depends on the schedule you want to chose. If your hotel is outside the historic center. First visit the Cathedral: This impressive Colonial Church dates back to the year 1960 is located in the main square of Cusco, was declared a world heritage site in 1972. Then you will visit others archaeological…
The tour starts picking you up at your hotel, it depends on the schedule you want to chose. If your hotel is outside the historic center. First visit the Cathedral: This impressive Colonial Church dates back to the year 1960 is located in the main square of Cusco, was declared a world heritage site in 1972. Then you will visit others archaeological sites.
Koricancha Temple (Santo Domingo). - “Temple of the Sun” its perfect architecture and stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.
Sacsayhuaman. -This construction is attributed to the Incas of the last dynasties, is located 3km from the city of Cusco, in the upper part. According to the chroniclers, it was a solar shrine, this temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from the attacks of the invaders from the East or Antis. It is formed by three large terraces superimposed in a zigzag shape and bordered by huge rock walls.
Qenqo.-Located a kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it was a ceremonial center since it is seen in the central part a giant monolith, possibly of an animal, which was the main deity, surrounded by niches, where offerings were placed
PucaPucara. - Old tambo, guard post along the roads Its construction is rustic type consisting of streets, houses, and courtyards.
Tambomachay. - It is located 9 km. of the city, known as the baths of the Inca for the shape of its water sources, could also be a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification for the Inka.
Points of Interest
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Cuzco Main Square
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Pl. San Francisco 148
- Professional tour guide in only one language (Spanish or English)
- Tourist transportation
- Professional tour guide in only one language (Spanish or English)
- Tourist transportation
- Entrance fee to Cathedral and to Qoricancha
- Tourist Ticket for archeological sites outside the city.
- Tips (optional)
- Entrance fee to Cathedral and to Qoricancha
- Tourist Ticket for archeological sites outside the city.
- Tips (optional)
Cusco, the Cradle of the World
Cusco’s remarkable history is embodied in its streets, plazas, valleys, and towns. Exceptional destinations showcasing Inca masons’ impressive engineering skills are evident in sites like Choquequirao, Saysayhuamán, Kenko, PucaPucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Here, we find an ecological marvel…
Cusco, the Cradle of the World
Cusco’s remarkable history is embodied in its streets, plazas, valleys, and towns. Exceptional destinations showcasing Inca masons’ impressive engineering skills are evident in sites like Choquequirao, Saysayhuamán, Kenko, PucaPucara, Tambomachay, Qenqo, Ollantaytambo, and Machu Picchu. Here, we find an ecological marvel constructed with the profound wisdom of ancient Peruvians. The region teems with enchanting landscapes like the Sacred Valley, where mountains are adorned with terraced fields. Idyllic villages weave past and present together succinctly. Indeed, Cusco stands as the cradle of the world.
Location: Located in the southern part of the Andes mountains in Peru
Size: It spans an area of 72,104 km2.
- Tourist ticket (not included in the tour)
- It is recommended that you wear long pants
- Waterproof jacket or raincoat
- Sunscreen 30 SPF or more.
- Sun hat
- Water
- Camera and films
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.