Morning: Half Day Cusco South Valley Tour

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Stop At: Tipon, Cusco Peru

This tour is known for combining beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipón, pre - Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas visit its beautiful Chapel, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America"

We will start with transfer from your hotel in Cusco around 08:30 am. Then we will go by bus to the south of Cusco, during this trip we will be able to observe beautiful landscapes of the Andean Mountain Range. The first stop will be the archaeological center of Tipón, ceremonial center Inka where through a stone channel the flow of water from the high summits of the Pachatusan hill to the lowlands of the valley was controlled.

Later we will visit the Archaeological Complex of Pikillaqta which literally means "city of fleas". It is an old walled citadel of the Wari Empire, which was one of the most important regional centers of the Wari Culture in its expansion into the city of Cusco.

Finally we will conclude the journey visiting the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas, little jewel of the Colonial period, also known as 'The Sistine of America', inside which is an impressive collection of canvases with gold plated frames and mural paintings, baroque altarpieces , and more. Likewise we can appreciate the famous pentalingue door.

We will be back in the city of Cusco at approximately 3p.m.


Duration: 7 minutes

Included
  • Pick up from your accommodation in Cusco
  • Transportation
  • Professional guide
  • Entrances to Andahuaylillas Church
  • Drop off at Plaza Regocijo ( 2 blocks from main square)
Not included
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Touristic Ticket – S/70.00 per person
  • Entry/Admission - Tipon
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
65%