Cusco the world’s navel and archaeological capital of the Inca Empire, being proclaimed by the UNESCO as cultural heritage of humankind. Cusco location is over 3350 m.a.s.l. taking the main square as reference point. Today is considered the first touristic center of Peru because of its importance, archaeological remains, tourist attractions, Inca walls, typical colourful dresses, churches built on top of Inca palaces, cities lost in the highlands, legendary paths and all the beauty of a glorious past that wraps the visitors that arrive to Cusco Peru
This day we’ll visit:
Very important religious centre during the Inca period. Best known as “the Sun Temple” its highlight is the impressive Inca construction engineering used. The Santo Domingo church has been built on top of its walls.
Important religious centre during the colonial period to these days. Built in the 16th century, baroque styled with a 7 tons silver altar monument, was built on top of the Inca temple Quiswarcancha or Wiracocha palace.
Is a singular structured work of art, attributed to the last dynasties of the Incas, and is located next to the San Cristobal temple or Qolcampata on the crest of the hill close to the city.
Ceremonial centre located at 1 Km. of Sacsayhuaman; and where it can be appreciated a giant monolith surrounded by a singular wall with 19 niches where offerings were left. In the lower part we can observe a burial chamber used to embalming corpses or perhaps to perform sacrifices to their gods.
This construction of a rustic style conformed by houses, patios and alleys. Was a Tambo or a monitoring post located along the Inca.
Ceremonial centre to worship the water, located 8 Kms. From Cusco city, was a resting place for the Inca and the nobility especially in the days when the “Chacu” was performed, this consisted in surrounding a wide area to capture animals specially for pruning Andean camels. It has three platforms with several niches and water channels.
We’ll return to Cusco at around 6:30pm. And transfer to your hotel.
Note A: FOR STUDENTS WITH ISIC CARD AND CHILDREN UP TO 7 YEARS OLD THE ENTRANCE FEE TO THE SITES WILL BE 50% LESS
Note B: FARE ON GROUP SERVICE DOESN’T INCLUDE THE ENTRANCE TO THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES and MUSEUMS, TRANSFER TO YOUR HOTEL, MEALS OR BEVERAGES.
· Pick up from your hotel
· Professional guide (English/Spanish).
· Tourist bus.
· Transfer back to your hotel.
· BTC (Cusco tourist ticket)
· Meals/Snacks/Water are not included
· Private tour
· Visits to the sites and attractions at strategic times to avoid crowds
· Excellent professional English speaking tour guides
· Professional and safe transportation and drivers
· Sacsayhuaman
· Cusco Cathedral
· Temple of the Sun - ´Koricancha`
· San Pedro Market
· Daily departures
