Qorikancha and Four Ruins Cuckoo City Tour
Discover Cusco’s rich Inca and colonial heritage on a tour that begins at the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, where Inca architecture meets colonial architecture. Then explore the impressive archaeological sites nearby such as Sacsaywaman, famous for its huge stone walls, the Qenqo ceremonial, the Pukapukara military fortress, and Tambomachay, known for its water fountains. This tour is ideal for history and culture lovers looking to delve into the wonders of ancient Inca civilization.
- Visit the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and its unique architecture Explore Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay
- Ideal for enthusiasts of Inca history and culture
- Includes transportation to archaeological sites and expert guide
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Qorikancha and Four Ruins Cuckoo City Tour
Pickup included
What's included in Qorikancha and Four Ruins Cuckoo City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Qorikancha
Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, according to the chronicles to enter this enclosure had to go into fasting and barefoot, since it is considered an indigenous shrine, dedicated to the deities of the Sun God, the Moon, the Stars, the Rainbow, the Thunder and the Ray where we will appreciate the very fine work of lithic technology made by the Incas, with the highest level of cutting in hard stone without being able to insert a sheet of paper and that despite the earthquakes remain stable to date.
Sacsayhuaman
Sacsayhuaman was built with large limestone blocks weighing 25 to 130 tons. Composed of three terraces superimposed in a meandering way (zigzag), this place was large and spacious and served to gather people and hold different festivities such as WARACHIKUY and INTI RAYMI.
Q'enqo
Qenqo, which means labyrinth, is located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, establishes a limestone-based construction that shows stone sculpture in 500 meters accompanied by structures that historians say were used for astronomical, religious and embalming study and/or mummification.
Inclusions
- Tourist Transportation
- Entry to the Textile Center
- Professional Guide to Tourism, Spanish and English
- Hotel pickup and transfer in the center of the cusco
- Access to Archaeological Sites
- Tips and Food
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Pick up all passengers who are staying in the Historic Center of Cusco, those who do not have Accommodation there , will be collected at the Meeting Point
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point Plaza Rejoicing with Calle del Medio
