City Tour in Cusco
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The ancient glory of the Inka capital is reborn! If you aren’t sure what exactly to do, you can enjoy your day getting lost in Cusco city – this tour allows you to visit the Qorikancha temple, Sacsayhuaman fortress, the Cusco Cathedral, and Puka Pukara. You can’t miss the opportunity to experience these unique places. Your English- speaking guide will take you through with a lot of dedication during these 4 hours of the tour. • Learn everything about the Qorikancha Temple, the main ceremonial center of the Incas. • Visit the Cathedral of Cusco, a beautiful religious structure with outstanding baroque style. • Explore the Ceremonial Fortress of Sacsayhuaman and wander upon its mysteries. • Walk through the caverns of the Qenqo temple and learn about its gloomy past. • Discover the Puca Pucara fortress and appreciate Cusco from a privileged view. • Get to know the living example of Inca hydraulic engineering in Tambomachay.
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Viagens Machu Picchu
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Right at the heart of the historic center lies the so-called Temple of the Sun, the principal worship center of the Inca culture. Here, we’ll have some time to explore the site as well as the current catholic church built on top of its settlements.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cusco Cathedral
The Cathedral of Cusco is the perfect example of colonial baroque architecture. As most of the Spanish buildings found in the city center, its foundations are the ancient structure of an important Inca palace.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Sacsayhuaman
Following the itinerary, the Sacsayhuaman fortress is our next stop. The impressive megalithic structure has withstood centuries of earthquakes and if it wasn’t because of the damages caused during the colonization process, the site could have been even more outstanding than what it already is.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Q'enqo
A few meters away from Sacsayhuaman lies another important ceremonial center to the Incas. The Qenqo archeological site was a ritual-based location where, according to historians, rituals and sacrifices took place.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Puka Pukara
Going further up the mountains, we’ll find an archeological site with a fortress-like appearance. It is believed that Puca Pucara served as a military and administrative center.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tambomachay
Tambomachay is one of the perfect examples of Inca hydraulic engineering. It is composed of irrigation channels and three water fountains that continue to provide water until the current date.
Duration: 30 minutes
