From Puno: Quechua Route and Tinajani Canyon Full Day Excursion From Puno: Quechua Route and Tinajani Canyon Full-Day Excursion
ID: GYG1168845-1792246
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Explore the Quechua area of Puno and visit the pink city of Lampa, Pucará and its traditional bulls, as well as the impressive rock formations of the Tinajani Canyon.
Hotel pick-up (7:45 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.)
We'll start the tour by picking you up from your hotel in the city of Puno and then head to the Quechua area of the highlands.
LAMPA – PINK CITY
Our first stop will be Lampa, known as the Pink City. We'll stroll through its colonial streets and visit the Santiago Apóstol Church (1675), which has been declared a national monument. You'll get to see its catacombs and a replica of Michelangelo's La Pietà.
PUCARÁ
We'll continue to Pucará, the birthplace of one of the oldest cultures in the highlands. We'll visit the Lithic Museum, where important archaeological pieces of the Pucará culture are exhibited, also recognized for its traditional bulls. Here, we'll enjoy a box lunch.
TINAJANI CANYON
The tour culminates in the impressive Tinajani Canyon, a little-known natural gem. We'll take a light hike of about 3 km (30 to 45 minutes), visiting viewpoints and rock formations with reddish tones, including the iconic Roca del Vigilante.
Back to Puno
After the visit, we'll head back to Puno, arriving around 7:00 p.m.
Highlights
- Cultural visit to Lampa and Pucará, historic towns of the highlands
- Light trekking among the rock formations of the Tinajani Canyon
- Unique Andean landscapes and contact with the Quechua culture
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up
- Round-trip tourist transportation
- Professional guide in Spanish and English
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Services or activities not specified
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
