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Discover the allure of the South Valley with our captivating tour, situated on the outskirts of Cusco, offering a perfect blend of culture and nature. This unique tourism experience unfolds the marvels of the Inca’s hydraulic engineering in Tipón, explores the enigmatic Wari culture at Pikillaqta, and visits the famed Andahuaylillas Church, renowned as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its exceptional religious colonial art. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsmanship and culture of the numerous villages, making your visit to the South Valley of Cusco an unforgettable journey.
Our full-day South Valley excursion, lasting around 5 hours, unveils the southern part of Cusco, featuring iconic citadels like Tipón and Pikillaqta.
Your adventure begins as our transportation picks you up from your hotel around 8:00 a.m. Accompanied by our guide, embark on a 40-minute southwest journey to reach Tipón, celebrated for its agricultural terraces, intricate irrigation systems, and Inca architecture along the Qhapac Ñan route. Next, explore Pikillaqta, a well-preserved Pre-Inca city representing the Wari culture. Conclude your tour with a visit to Andahuaylillas and its remarkable Sistine Chapel of America, a MONUMENTAL HERITAGE site.
Finally, return to your hotel in Cusco, concluding the tour by approximately 1:00 p.m.
Discover the allure of the South Valley with our captivating tour, situated on the outskirts of Cusco, offering a perfect blend of culture and nature. This unique tourism experience unfolds the marvels of the Inca’s hydraulic engineering in Tipón, explores the enigmatic Wari culture at Pikillaqta, and visits the famed Andahuaylillas Church, renowned as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its exceptional religious colonial art. Immerse yourself in the rich craftsmanship and culture of the numerous villages, making your visit to the South Valley of Cusco an unforgettable journey.
Our full-day South Valley excursion, lasting around 5 hours, unveils the southern part of Cusco, featuring iconic citadels like Tipón and Pikillaqta.
Your adventure begins as our transportation picks you up from your hotel around 8:00 a.m. Accompanied by our guide, embark on a 40-minute southwest journey to reach Tipón, celebrated for its agricultural terraces, intricate irrigation systems, and Inca architecture along the Qhapac Ñan route. Next, explore Pikillaqta, a well-preserved Pre-Inca city representing the Wari culture. Conclude your tour with a visit to Andahuaylillas and its remarkable Sistine Chapel of America, a MONUMENTAL HERITAGE site.
Finally, return to your hotel in Cusco, concluding the tour by approximately 1:00 p.m.
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Commencing at 8:00 a.m., our transportation and guide will collect you from your hotel for a 40-minute southwest journey from Cusco.
Tipón: Explore the archaeological site of Tipón, known as the “Temple of Water,” featuring agricultural terraces, staircases, and stone-carved water channels. Tipón showcases extraordinary hydraulic engineering and serves as a sanctuary for water worship.
Pikillacta: Visit the Archaeological Center of Pikillacta, a well-preserved Pre-Inca city of the Wari culture, spanning approximately 50 hectares. Explore the organized streets and Pre-Inca stone walls.
Andahuaylillas: Discover the traditional town of Andahuaylillas, a part of the Andean Baroque route. Explore the Church of San Pedro Apóstol de Andahuaylillas, renowned as the Sistine Chapel of America, for its exquisite wooden works, colonial decorations, and paintings.
Finally, return to Cusco, concluding the tour around 1:00 p.m.
| Number of persons | Price per person | |
| 1 | $65.00 | Inquire Now |
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