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Cusco City and Nearby Ruins: An Insightful Half-Day Tour of Inca's Ancient Capital
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Cusco
Many visitors to Cuzco rush to Machu Picchu. But the ancient capital of the Incas deserves more time. On this half-day, small-group tour, you’ll see Cuzco’s main sights, including the main square and the temple of Coricancha, as well as the nearby ruins of Sacsayhuaman, Qenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Qorikancha - According to the indicated time we will start the tour from the main square to visit the archaeological sites.\n\nInside you will see smaller temples dedicated to the sun, moon, stars, maintaining the original stone foundations.\nOutside there is gardens and fountains on the grounds of the temple of the sun.\n- Sacsayhuaman - During the Inti Raymi the locals make offerings to Mother Earth using the sacred coca leaves. It consists of three superimposed platforms overlooking the city of Cusco along with the beautiful landscape formed by the surrounding mountains.\n\n- Q’enqo - This complex was a center of Inca ceremonial worship and is excavated in the rock. In the upper part of the rock there are zigzag channels and in the interior there are small trapezoidal niches.\n\n- Puka Pukara - Enjoy a panoramic view of this archaeological site, which served as a military control center for the Incas. It is a red fortress due to the large quantity of iron contained in its rocks.\n- Tambomachay - You’ll see aqueducts and fountains drawing water from nearby springs. This site was a center of water worship and adoration.
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off in Cusco City Center
- Round trip transportation
- English or Spanish Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Entry/Admission - Qorikancha temple. s/15.00 soles
- Entry/Admission Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara, Tambomachay. s/70.00 soles
- Other expenses not detailed
Additional Information
- Within the hours allocated are considered the hours of travel, which are approximately 2 hours of travel to the archaeological parks and 3 hours of visit to the archaeological park.
Location
Qorikancha
Santo Domingo
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Ismartinsan2016
Apr 10, 2024
Phenomenal - The city tour with the tourist guide Maju was one of the best I have ever taken, a cordial and great person. He gave us a super interesting visit and taught us many things
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Tadeon001
Jan 28, 2024
Super recommended - It was a great experience. They met us in the main square of Cusco and then we started with our guide with whom we visited the city and the archaeological parks.
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