South Valley Of Cusco

OVERVIEW

In this tour, you will explore the beautiful South Valley of Cusco and get off the beaten path!

The South Valley is known for its spectacular natural landscapes and a mix of Wari (pre-inca), Inca, and Colonial architecture in the three main sites of this region: Tipón, Pikillacta and the church of San Pedro Apóstol, in Andahuaylillas.

The oldest of the sites is Pikillacta, a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari people.
It was one of the most important Wari administrative centers between 6th and 9th century and it represents the excellence on urban planning.

On the Inca side we’ll visit Tipón, a masterpiece of inca’s engineering that contains one of the most intact irrigation systems in the Inca world, with canals and even a working fountain fed by water melting from the ice far above the complex.

You will continue with the tour to Andahuaylillas, place that holds a beautiful XVI century church know as “The Sistine Chapel of the Andes”, which has an impressive organ decorated with angels and cherubs. Also, you may look at mural paintings and the gold-decorated altars.

DESTINATIONS

SOUTH VALLEY OF CUSCO (HALF-DAY)

In this tour, you will explore the beautiful South Valley of Cusco and get off the traditional tourist trail. The South Valley is known for its spectacular natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipon, pre – Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, and a beautiful chapel, known as “The Sistine Chapel from America”. You will have the opportunity to visit all of these incredible sites during this tour.

We will pick you up from your Hotel between 8:40 am and 9:00 am to start our adventure.

Stop 1: Tipon

The Tipon Archeological Complex is located 24km southeast of CuscoTipon is one of the lesser visited sites in the Cusco area, but it is equally as impressive as those in the Sacred Valley. It is an ancient Inca site and thought to be a royal garden commissioned by Wiracocha. It is one of the most elaborate examples of agricultural terracing created by the Incas. These tall terraces, which run up the narrow valley are irrigated by an aqueduct from Pachatusan and the mountain is located above the site. In addition to the terracing, there are also some other structures at Tipon including baths, a temple complex, canals, and aqueducts.

Stop 2: Pikillacta

Pikillacta is the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area. This adobe complex was built around 700 to 900 AD by the Huari people. In the area there is a small Inca site just a short walk from Pikillacta, known as Rumicolca, a travel checkpoint for the Incas.

Stop 3: Andahuaylillas

Here we will discover the “Sistine Chapel of Peru,” a church that is home to golden altars, paintings, and many colored ceilings. The chapel is simple and unassuming on the outside, but on the inside you’ll find masterpiece after masterpiece.

On our way back to Cusco we will visit Saylla, where you can enjoy the delicious and infamous pork chicharrones (optional).

We return to Cusco around 2:30 p.m.

Don’t miss out on this adventure. Book it today!

INCLUDED

  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

  • Tourist ticket (70 soles the partial one o 130 the complete one) Only cash.
  • Ticket to Andahuaylillas (18 soles) Only cash.
  • Food and water
  • Not mentioned

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Daypack for personal items
  • Money in soles for entrance fees, water, snacks and other expenses during each tour
  • Comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear (hiking boots recommended)
  • Waterproof clothes and rain cover
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect repellent
  • Water (1.5L per day)
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarf or hat in order to protect against the intense sunlight
  • Warm jacket for the evening/wind
  • Personal medications

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PRICES

Standard
15$USD

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