Cusco South Valley Tour

Tour Type

Adventure Tours Peru

Group Size

18 people

Duration

1 Day

Cusco South Valley Tour, starts between 08:30 am and 09:00 AM with the pick up from your hotel.

If you are in the city center and if not, we will coordinate a meeting point, this tour consists of great tourist attractions such as the archaeological center of Tipon with its Inca canals and aqueducts still in operation.

The archaeological center of Pikillaqta which is a pre-Inca city built by the Wari culture, the great front of Rumicolca that was possibly the gateway to entrance to the city of Cusco on the south side.

And last but not least, the temple of Andahuaylillas that was named the “Sistine Chapel of America” that inside treasures treasures in paintings of the Cusquenian school.

Several multilevel buildings in the ancient Wari town, Pikillacta.

Itinerary

1st Stop: Cusco – Tipon

Tipon archaeological park is located 26 km southeast of Cusco.

At the old adobe church along the main road, we turn left up a paved road that winds uphill for approximately 3.5 km (10 minutes drive).

Tipon is one of the most impressive Inca archaeological sites where one can see a series of terraces and irrigation canals.

Tipon was a ceremonial center where water was channeled through underground passages from the Pachatusan mountain above the site.

Tipon hydraulic architecture is one of the most impressive across the Inca's territory

2nd Stop: Tipon – Pikillaqta

Piquillacta is located 33 km southeast of Cusco.

This was one of the most important cities of the Wari Culture, who were later conquered by the powerful Incas around 1200 A.D. The name means “The City of Fleas”.

The entire city was enclosed by walls made up of a mixture of stone and earth with the interiors of the buildings being more finely finished.

Piquillaqta has more than 700 structures and some walls standing almost 12 meters high in places. Across from Piquillacta is the beautiful lake Huacarpay, home to many species of local fauna.

One of the many restored streets found in Pikillacta's archaeological site.

3rd Stop: Pikillaqta – Andahuaylillas

The most important attraction for visitors is the San Pedro de Andahuaylillas Church, considered to be the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” due to the quality of its art.

Built at the beginning of the 17th century, the inside of the temple is decorated with murals by Luis Riaño representing the paths to glory and to hell.

In addition, this church has a majestic piano, numerous canvases of the Academy of Cusco, exquisite silverwork and baroque altars.

To do the Cusco south valley tour, the tourist ticket (boleto turístico) is required.

St. Peter's church in Andahuaylillas stores many important pieces of history within it.

Included

  • Transport
  • Bilingual guide
  • First Aid Kit

Not Included

  • Entrance ticket to Andahuaylillas Church (S/. 15 per person)
  • Cusco Tourist ticket integral: S/. 130 per person or partial: S/. 70 per person.
  • Any Private Expenses

Packing List

  • A day pack to carry your things
  • Peruvian Soles in cash enough to pay the entrance fees
  • Snacks
  • Water Bottle
Price From
$25
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$30 USD
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