Many visitors to Cuzco rush to Machu Picchu. But the ancient capital of the Incas deserves more time. On this half-day, small-group tour, you'll see Cuzco's main sights, including the main square and the temple of Coricancha, as well as the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
✔ Round trip transportation
✔ English or Spanish Tour Guide
✖ Entry/Admission - Qorikancha temple. s/15.00 soles
✖ Entry/Admission Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay. s/70.00 soles
✖ Other expenses not detailed
Additional Info: Meeting point: Plaza de Armas, door of the cathedral, under the clock.
Itinerary
1
According to the indicated time we will start the tour from the main square to visit the archaeological sites.
Inside you will see smaller temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations.
Outside there is gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.
Duration: 30 minutes
2
Sacsayhuaman
During the Inti Raymi the locals make offerings to Mother Earth using the sacred coca leaves. It consists of three superimposed platforms overlooking the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.
Duration: 40 minutes
3
Q'enqo
This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is excavated in the rock. In the upper part of the rock there are zigzag channels and in the interior there are small trapezoidal niches.
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Puka Pukara
Enjoy a panoramic view of this archaeological site, which served as a military control center for the Incas. It is a red fortress due to the large quantity of iron contained in its rocks.
Duration: 20 minutes
5
Tambomachay
You'll see aqueducts and fountains drawing water from nearby springs. This site was a center of water worship and adoration.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional info
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Within the hours allocated are considered the hours of travel, which are approximately 2 hours of travel to the archaeological parks and 3 hours of visit to the archaeological park.
