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South Valley Tour: Explore Tipón, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas in Cusco, Peru

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Cusco

Embark on the South Valley Tour in Cusco, Peru and discover the hidden gems of Tipón, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas. Immerse yourself in history, culture, and natural beauty along this off-the-beaten-path adventure.

Duration: 6 hours

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

Cusco - This fascinating tour begins with the pick-up service at your hotel to 8:00 am. On this day, you’ll embark on an exclusive adventure. We will start our journey in Quispicanchis.
Tipon - We will visit the impressive archaeological complex of Tipón, an important center of worship where the Incas revered water, one of the elements of nature considered sacred in Andean cosmology. Water flows through channels and traverses terraces and waterfalls.
Pikillaqta - Next, we will head to the archaeological complex of Pikillacta, the Huari urban center dating back to the pre-Inca era. You’ll notice that the constructions here are quite different from Inca constructions.
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - We continue to the town of Andahuaylillas, where you’ll see its 16th-century church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” due to the abundance of paintings on its walls and ceiling. The church features an organ decorated with angels and cherubs, as well as large murals by the famous artist Tadeo Escalante.
Cusco - Finally in the afternoon, we will return to Cusco, where we will drop you off at your hotel.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle.
Bilingual Tourist Guide (Spanish and English).
Round-trip tourist transportation.
Hotel pick-up in Cusco.
Agency services.

What's Not Included

Entrance to the Tipón archaeological site and Pikillacta - S/. 70 Soles
Entrance to the Church of Andahuaylillas - S/. 15 Soles.
Food, drinks and snacks

Additional Information

If you’re in search of an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience in Peru, you can’t miss the South Valley Tour in Cusco. It’s an experience that will take you through the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this unique region.

Explore three Andean attractions, starting with a visit to the archaeological site of Tipón, where you’ll learn about the ingenious engineering and spiritual practices of the Incas. Next, explore the ruins of Pikillacta (the Flea Town). Finally, stop in the town of Andahuaylillas and visit the Church of San Pedro, also known as the ‘Sistine Chapel of America.’

Location

Cusco

Cancellation Policy

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

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Rsraquel

Apr 7, 2024

south valley - A shorter walk than the others we did, very beautiful. Tipon is a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering. Pikillacta, a very large pre Inka architecture and Andahuaylillas, a very beautiful church, with all the representations of culture. The guide Ilda, very attentive and friendly, gave us all the information about the places.