South Valley Cusco Half Day Tour: Discover Inca Archeology and Andean Towns
Cusco
Embark on a half-day tour of South Valley Cusco and uncover the fascinating world of Inca archaeology and charming Andean towns. Visit Tipón, Pikillacta, and the Church of Andahuaylillas for a captivating journey through history.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tipon - We will pick you up from the hotel located in the city of Cusco. We will go to the South Valley of Cusco in a 1-hour journey, 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 24 acres, with an average altitude of 3,316 m.a.s.l.

  • Pikillaqta - 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.
  • Andahuaylillas - 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 amazing experience, you will be transferred for one hour to your hotel located in the city of Cusco.
What's Included
  • Ticket entrances to mentioned places (optional)
  • Professional guide in Spanish / English
  • Round trip transfers from centrally located hotels in Cusco
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel drop off
Additional Information

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: Tipon, Pikillacta, and the Church of Andahuaylillas.

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

  • You should bring sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
  • At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Plaza Regocijo, one block from Plaza de Armas.
  • We recommend good acclimatization to the altitude before starting any activity.
Location
Tipon
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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