Cusco City Tour: Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca puca Cusco City Tour: Qoricancha, Saqsayhuaman, Quenqo, Puca Puca

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ID: GYG527684-918865
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Country: Peru

Duration: 06:00 hours


Description

Explore 4 of the most important archaeological sites located around the city of Cusco. Visit the impressive Qoricancha, temple to the Sun god in Inca times, which today is the convent of Santo Domingo.
Enjoy a guided tour of the city of Cusco, first visiting the Qoricancha (the largest Inca temple dedicated to the sun) where we will observe the finest Inca architecture and important colonial paintings from the Cusco school.

After visiting Qoricancha, we will go out to the outskirts of Cusco to visit the 4 Archaeological Sites that are part of the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park: the Sacsayhuamán fortress. Then just 5 minutes away we will arrive at Qenqo, to see its magical altar and then enjoy from the archaeological sites of Puka Pukara (red fort) and Tambomachay (Water Temple).

During the guided tour of Sacsayhuamán, we will tour through impressive temples, sacred enclosures and platforms that were built with immense stone blocks. And from its viewpoint, we will also observe the imposing city of Cusco in all its magnitude; as well as the most important mountains that protect it and the beautiful landscapes that surround Sacsayhuamán.

After the guided tour, we will return to Cusco, and we will take you to Plaza Regocijo (one block from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco) Ending our City Tour itinerary in the city of Cusco.

Highlights

  • Get to know the architecture of Qoricancha, a temple dedicated to the sun god.
  • Visit the Inca constructions in Saqsayhuaman
  • Learn about Inca architecture at Inca buildings

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Bring cash to purchase entry tickets
We pick up from all the hotels located in the center of the city of Cusco, if your hotel is far away then we will give you a meeting place close to your hotel
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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

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.