South Valley Tour Cusco: Explore Raqchi, Tipon, Piquillacta, and Andahuaylillas
Cusco
Embark on the South Valley Tour Cusco and discover the ancient wonders of Raqchi, Tipon, Piquillacta, and Andahuaylillas. Immerse yourself in Inca history, marvel at impressive architecture, and indulge in delicious local cuisine.
Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tipon - Located to the east of Cusco, these Incan ruins are believed to have been a park for the upper class or an agricultural center. This large area contains 12 impressive terraces. More impressive is the still functioning irrigation system that continues watering crops to this day! We will spend about an hour in Tipon.
  • Pikillaqta - Pikillaqta presents characteristics of a pre-Incan main urban center that was important for the development of the Huari Empire. In this ancient town, you can see colcas (food deposits), athletics fields, houses, temples, narrow streets and buildings up to four stories high! We will spend about an hour here.
  • San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - Andahuaylillas is a typical Andean village with unique architecture. It is noted for its colonial catholic church with beautiful decorations and wall paintings from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is known as the Sistine Chapel of Cusco.
What's Included
  • Professional tour guide
  • Bus for 15 to 25 people
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees to sites (30 soles)
  • Lunch
  • Tips
Additional Information

The South Valley tour Cusco, includes visits to the most important attractions between Cusco and Puno. Being the first to explore the extraordinary archaeological complex of Raqchi near Vilcanota river built in honor of the god Viracocha followed by the beautiful temple of Tipon in Tipon near Puno, where the Incas constructed an impressive irrigation system in harmony with nature. In addition, the South Valley tour Cusco, will take you to the Pre-Inca site of Piquillacta built by the Wari culture and the colonial Sistine Chapel of the Americas, in Andahuaylillas.\n\nIn the South valley tour, Cusco, you will also pass several towns which are well know for their fabulous gastronomy festivals on organic food and guinea pigs.

  • pick drop off in your hotel
Location
Tipon
Cancellation Policy

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

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