Southern Valley Group Tour

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Stop At: Tipon, Cusco Peru

From your hotel inside the historical center of Cusco you will get picked up and the adventure to the Southern Valley of Cusco begins. During this trip you will experience the archaeological site of Tipon. This impressive agricultural complex is located at the base of the Pachatusan Mountain, which is an important protective Apu, or mountain spirit, in the Andean religión. It contains terraces that are still preserved, as well as walls of finely carved stones, but the most incredible feature of this site is its irrigation system.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Piquillacta, 20 km East of Cusco, Huarcapay Peru

You will experience the archaeological site of Piquillacta which was once a significant turban center during the time of the Pre-Incan Wari Empire, this archeological site contains thousands of constructions, including plazas, colcas (silos used to store food), yards, homes, temples, and long, wides streets. Some buildings were as many as four stories high.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Saint Peter the Apostle of Andahuaylillas, Plaza de armas s/n, Andahuailillas 08210, Peru

At last we will visit the sistine chapel of the Americas, Andahuaylillas which is located in a typical Andean village that dates from colonial times, and is notable for its colonial architecture, the most notable of which is its colonial Catholic chapel. The Chapel, known as the Sistine Chapel of the Americas, contains breathtaking decoration and murals from the 17th and 18th centuries. In the end of the trip you will get dropped off at Plaza San Francisco which is located very close to the main square of Cusco.

Duration: 50 minutes

Included
  • Hotel pick-up at your hotel located inside the historical center of Cusco
  • Transportation
  • Bilingual tour guide
Not included
  • Hotel drop-off (you will get dropped off at Plaza San Francisco)
  • Entrance ticket to Andahuaylillas (20 Soles) - (can be purchased at the site)
  • Partial tourist ticket (70 Soles - entrance to Tipon & Piquillacta) - (can be purchased at the site)
  • Tips
  • Entry/Admission - Tipon
  • Entry/Admission - Piquillacta
  • Entry/Admission - Saint Peter the Apostle of Andahuaylillas
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Remember to bring:
  • Water
  • Snacks
  • Clothes for warm, cold and rainy weather
  • Sun hat & sun block
  • Camera
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
Features
Tourism
95% Cultural
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