The Water Festival (Unu Urco)
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Average time of the Excursion (09:00am – 13:00pm)
The excursion will start with a complementary service of picking you up at your Hotel. Where we will give a short brief about the Day tour and after leave the city of Cusco in the proper time.
CUSCO - URCO ARQUEOLOGICAL SITE.
We will leave the city of Cusco in the morning (FREE PICK UP), taking the most beautiful and hidden road of the Inca. Crossing by the most spectacular valleys and ancient villages from the Inca 2,800 meter over sea level On our way to URCO ARQUEOLOGICAL SITE, it will take about 1 hour drive.
10:30 AM Enjoy about the explanation of the CEREMONY / FESTIVITY OR RITUAL TO THE WATER with your professional Tourism guide.
The Water Festival (Unu Urco)
The archaeological remains of Urco (2926 meters above sea level) located in the village of Calca. It is a model of the Sacred Valley and the Rio Vilcanota dating back to the days of the Inkas whose symbols represent Fertility, the concept of duality Of the Universe and also this is a place of a famous legend that gave origin to the Festival of the Worship to the Water (Unu Urco). For more than 500 years the site has remained hidden from the vast majority of visitors. In addition you will be able to realize your own ceremony in the Andes in the cradle of Fertility.
The ruins of Urco serve as the background for the Water Festival (Unu Urco) which is celebrated on October 1st each year. Uno Urco is inspired in the following legend:
On the plain close to the mountain Qan Qan, the Inca Urco and his royal entourage ask the surrounding mountains to bring water to the barren fields. Desperate, the powerful Inca offers his beautiful daughter Kusi Q’oyllur in marriage to the curaca (prince) who can guide water from the surrounding mountains to the dry plains fields of Urco. The suitors build majestic canals that still exist today. The winner is given the Incan princess in marriage, but love and betrayal put a tragic end to the story.
13:00 PM the excursion will finish once our team drops you at your selected place in Cusco or just at your Hotel.
The excursion will start with a complementary service of picking you up at your Hotel. Where we will give a short brief about the Day tour and after leave the city of Cusco in the proper time.
CUSCO - URCO ARQUEOLOGICAL SITE.
We will leave the city of Cusco in the morning (FREE PICK UP), taking the most beautiful and hidden road of the Inca. Crossing by the most spectacular valleys and ancient villages from the Inca 2,800 meter over sea level On our way to URCO ARQUEOLOGICAL SITE, it will take about 1 hour drive.
10:30 AM Enjoy about the explanation of the CEREMONY / FESTIVITY OR RITUAL TO THE WATER with your professional Tourism guide.
The Water Festival (Unu Urco)
The archaeological remains of Urco (2926 meters above sea level) located in the village of Calca. It is a model of the Sacred Valley and the Rio Vilcanota dating back to the days of the Inkas whose symbols represent Fertility, the concept of duality Of the Universe and also this is a place of a famous legend that gave origin to the Festival of the Worship to the Water (Unu Urco). For more than 500 years the site has remained hidden from the vast majority of visitors. In addition you will be able to realize your own ceremony in the Andes in the cradle of Fertility.
The ruins of Urco serve as the background for the Water Festival (Unu Urco) which is celebrated on October 1st each year. Uno Urco is inspired in the following legend:
On the plain close to the mountain Qan Qan, the Inca Urco and his royal entourage ask the surrounding mountains to bring water to the barren fields. Desperate, the powerful Inca offers his beautiful daughter Kusi Q’oyllur in marriage to the curaca (prince) who can guide water from the surrounding mountains to the dry plains fields of Urco. The suitors build majestic canals that still exist today. The winner is given the Incan princess in marriage, but love and betrayal put a tragic end to the story.
13:00 PM the excursion will finish once our team drops you at your selected place in Cusco or just at your Hotel.
Included
- All taxes
- Bottled water
- Light refreshments / Box Lunch
- Professional guide / Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Private tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
Not included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Personal care items
- Other services not specified in the program
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Seats are assigned by the theater box office and will not be known in advance of the performance date
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Adrenaline
50%
Original
50%
Tourism
50%
Sport
35%
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