Cusco considered one of the most important cities of Peru, It is the center of the Inca Empire, Cultural Heritage of the World is one of the most visited places today, for the amount of important archaeological remains and tourist attractions, with Inca walls, colorful costumes, colonial churches built on Inca palaces, legendary Inca roads and all the beauty of a glorious past that envelops visitors who come to Cusco. With a great diversity of customs and traditions, Cusco still retains its Inca walls and streets with stone floors that blend with Colonial architecture.
Itinerary
Itinerary:
To start this circuit we will pick you up from your hotel in the afternoon hours and then visit the following tourist attractions.
The Cathedral of Cusco.- We start the tour visiting the Cathedral of Cusco, the church of the Sagrada Familia, and the church of Triunfo.
Koricancha Temple.- Also called “Temple of the Sun” its perfect architecture and stone constructions reflect that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.
Sacsayhuaman.- In the Inca times it was called “house of the sun”, and it was a great religious center of great importance. This construction is attributed to the Incas of the last dynasties, it is located 5 km from the city of Cusco.
Qenqo.- Located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it was a ceremonial center since it is seen in the central part a giant monolith, possibly that of an animal that was the main deity, surrounded by niches where the offerings were placed.
PucaPucara.- Former tambo, watch post that existed along the Inca roads.
Its construction is rustic type consisting of streets, houses, and courtyards.
Tambomachay.- It is located 9 km. of the city, known as the bath of the Inca, by the shape of its water sources, could also be a temple dedicated to the worship of water,
After our visit we will return the city of Cusco. End of our service.
Includes
Our service includes:
- Touristic bus.
Professional Guide
Entrance Tourist Ticket to:
(Sacsayhuaman – Qenqo – Pukapukara – Tambomachay)
Transfers
Galeria del Tour
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