South Valley Tipon, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas

Code: 429879
  • Duración: 6 hours
  • Máx. Pasajeros: 10
  • Dificultad: EASY

Description

The South Valley Tour Cusco is an interesting alternative to discover, offering an unbeatable mix of landscapes, a cultural wealth with Inca archeology, and lovely Andean towns. This fantastic half day tour will take you to visit three important historical places: Tipón, Pikillacta, and the Church of Andahuaylillas.

Explore with us this wonderful place in south Cusco, and be amazed for its magical story.



Price includes
  • Boleto Turistico Parcial (optional)
  • Admission fee of Church of Andahuaylillas
  • Hotel pickup
Price does not include
  • Hotel drop-off.
Importante
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • We recommend a good altitude acclimatization before start any activity.
  • At the end of the tour, the drop-off is at El Regocijo Square, located one block from Plaza de Armas.
  • If you choose to book without tickets included, you`ll have the flexibility to buy them as we go. Please be aware that purchasing Boleto Turistico Parcial on the day will involve queuing at the first ruin we visit, which covers the rest of ruins. It`s important to note that ticket purchases on the day must be made in cash using Peruvian soles, the local currency. We are unable to accept US dollars or any other forms of payment for these on-the-spot purchases. For your planning, the current costs per person are: Boleto Turistico Parcial at S/ 70.00 Soles.

Itinerary

  • After picking you up at the hotel, we will go to the South Valley of Cusco, taking the highway until we reach our first stop. We are going to start the tour visiting the temple of water of Tipón, located 16 miles southeast of the city.

    This citadel, most dedicated to the water cult, has a big area with 12 incredible terraces. Their irrigation system is even more impressive, because it’s still working and it continues to irrigate crops until today. Another interesting fact is that the Inca Trail is part of it, and the entire site has an area of 240 acres, with an average altitude of 3,316 m.a.s.l.

  • The next stop is at Pikillaqta, an important pre-Inca urban Centre, and a significant place for Huari Empire development between the 6th and 9th centuries. This archaeological site is located at 3,250 m.a.s.l., with an area of 50 acres.

  • Then, we will continue the route to the town of Andahuaylillas. This traditional Andean town has an amazing chapel, well-known as “The Sistine Chapel of America”, built circa in the sixteenth century. This place is truly amazing, with Renaissance style outside and Baroque style inside, with an incredible decoration of gold, murals and canvases all around.

    At the end of this fantastic tour, we will return to El Regocijo Square, located one block from Plaza de Armas.

Faq

The best time is from April to October, during the dry season, ideal for touring Cusco and visiting Machu Picchu.

We recommend between 4 and 6 nights to acclimatize and enjoy the main attractions.

Cusco is at 3,400 meters above sea level. We recommend acclimatization, hydration and gentle activities the first day.

Yes, it is one of the most important cultural destinations in South America.

Comfortable clothes, warm clothes for the night and hiking shoes.

Yes, excursions and hotel categories can be adapted.
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