City Tour Arqueológico

Summary

Important Details

Frequency: Every day of the year
Duration: Half day
Start time: 09:00 hrs
Return time: 14:00 hrs
Mode: Shared Group or Private
Difficulty level: Low (short walks)

Why Travel with Peru Coyana?

Embark on a cultural journey through the main archaeological sites near Cusco in this half-day tour. We begin with a visit to the Sacsayhuamán Fortress, an Incan architectural marvel that stands out for its impressive large stones. Then, we head to Tambomachay, known as the «Inca baths,» a place of serenity and spirituality where water was worshipped. The tour continues with a visit to the PucaPucara Fortress, an ancient watchpost, and the Qenqo Amphitheater, an Incan worship site with a labyrinthine structure representing the sacred puma.

This tour includes comfortable transfers from your hotel, an official tourism guide who will provide fascinating details about the history of the sites, and a safety assistant for your peace of mind. With a low difficulty level, ideal for those looking to enjoy Incan history on gentle walks, the tour will end with a return to Cusco in a private bus. Be sure to bring mineral water, a camera, and sunscreen to make the most of your experience.

Itinerary Summary

09:00 a.m. – Hotel pick-up and departure to Sacsayhuamán
09:30 a.m. – Visit to Sacsayhuamán Fortress
10:30 a.m. – Visit to Tambomachay
11:00 a.m. – Visit to PucaPucara Fortress
11:30 a.m. – Visit to Qenqo Amphitheater
12:30 p.m. – Return to Cusco by private bus
14:00 p.m. – Arrival in Cusco and transfer to hotel

Detailed Itinerary

09:00 a.m. – Hotel Pick-up

We begin the tour with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco. We then head to the first tourist attractions of the day.

09:30 a.m. – Sacsayhuamán Fortress

We visit the impressive Sacsayhuamán fortress, famous for its enormous walls formed by huge stones up to 9 meters long and 5 meters wide. These stones are arranged in a zigzag pattern across three platforms, spanning 360 meters in length. This site showcases incredible Incan engineering.

10:30 a.m. – Tambomachay

Known as the «Inca baths,» Tambomachay features a series of steps and crystal-clear water fountains. It is believed that this was a site dedicated to the worship of water, vital to the Incas. Here we will enjoy a moment of tranquility in this beautiful and spiritual place.

11:00 a.m. – PucaPucara Fortress

The PucaPucara fortress is an archaeological complex that includes terraces, staircases, underground passages, towers, niches, and platforms. It was an important surveillance and control point on the Incan roads.

11:30 a.m. – Qenqo Amphitheater

Qenqo is an ancient Incan worship site, built in stone, with passages, channels, and carved staircases representing the sacred puma. This site has a deep ceremonial significance for the Incan culture.