CITY TOUR CUSCO half day

CITY TOUR CUSCO half day

Live the experience of the impressive Inca architecture in the ancient fortress and the temple of the archaeological park of Sacsayhuaman. See the Pucca Pucara Tower and discover the water fountain, a maze and a fortress built with mysterious giant stones. The spectacular archaeological sites that surround Cuzco are a genuine trace of Inca heritage and culture a must see when you go to Peru. In addition to these options, you can complement With our options of Visit to the Cathedral and the Qoricancha (Optional Partial or Full, you can choose them in the Reservations section)

Itinerary

CITY TOUR IN CUSCO Historic center (optional)

Route Duration: 1 hour

• Cusco Cathedral - We will pick you up in the lobby of your hotel between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. to start this excursion. Together, we will go to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco where we will visit the famous Cathedral (the entrance fee of 25 S / is not included in the tourist ticket). (optional for the full tour)
• Plaza De Armas - We will have the opportunity to visit the Plaza Mayor of Cusco and then continue to the main temple of the sun, Coricancha. (optional for a full Tour)
• Coricancha - After touring this sacred church, we will continue on foot with our group through an ancient street built by the Incas that goes from the Plaza de Armas to Coricancha, the Temple of the Sun (entrance of 15 S / not included in the tourist ticket) . Already in Coricancha, you can immediately observe the combination of Inca culture and Catholicism. You will also learn about the architectural differences between the Incas and the Spanish. The Coricancha was the main temple for the Incas and the center of the city from where all their highways departed. Therefore, its incredible architecture is in full display throughout the site. (Part of the Full Tour)

Plaza de Armas

Operates: We will pick you up at your hotel's lobby between 1:00 p.m. and 1:15 p.m.

Sacsayhuaman, Quenqo, Tambomachay and PukaPukara

Route Duration: 4 hours

• Sacsayhuaman - The majestic Inca site of Sacsayhuamán. The journey will take approximately 25 minutes. With your guide, you can explore this spectacular site and learn about its importance and meaning. Every year, in this place, there is a great celebration in the sun.
• Q'enqo - We will return to the bus and drive for a few minutes to the Qenqo temple. In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zigzag and was named for its crooked channels carved into the rocks.
• Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex - Later we will go to Puka Pukara to admire the small and circular Inca military fortress. By last,
• 28G - We will conclude our excursion with a visit to Tambomachay, the temple of water. We will go back to Cusco and finish the excursion in the main square. Before the Return We will visit a craft center of South American camelid fiber products (optional purchases)

Sacsayhuaman

Operates: It can be done very independently to the First Route or by linking Coordinate to Whatsapp +51 956663914