{"id":73,"date":"2025-05-12T13:37:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T18:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.perucoyana.com\/2025\/?p=73"},"modified":"2025-05-19T23:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T04:25:19","slug":"cabalgata-en-sacsayhuaman-1-2-dia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/?p=73","title":{"rendered":"Cabalgata en Sacsayhuaman \u2013 1\/2 D\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Details<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Every day of the year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Half-day (approx. 5 hours)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start time:<\/strong> 09:00 h or 13:00 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return time:<\/strong> 14:00 h or 18:00 h<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mode:<\/strong> Shared Group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> Low (suitable for beginners and families)<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Travel with Peru Coyana?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy a unique experience riding horses through the stunning archaeological sites located in the heights of Cusco. This guided horseback tour around Sacsayhuaman is perfect for those looking for a relaxed, cultural, and nature-connected adventure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In just half a day, you\u2019ll visit key Inca complexes like Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara\u2014each full of history, spiritual energy, and panoramic views of the imperial city. Accompanied by a professional guide and a local muleteer, you\u2019ll learn about rituals, architectural functions, and Andean cosmology as you ride along ancient trails through the Andean forest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This experience is suitable for all levels and is ideal for travelers who want to discover Cusco\u2019s mystical and natural side without long hikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Itinerary Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>09:00 a.m. \/ 01:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Hotel pick-up and transfer to the ranch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>09:30 a.m. \/ 01:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Horseback ride begins at Sacsayhuaman<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:00 a.m. \/ 02:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Qenqo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>10:45 a.m. \/ 02:45 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Puca Pucara<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>11:30 a.m. \/ 03:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Visit to Tambomachay<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>12:30 p.m. \/ 04:30 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Return to the ranch and transfer to Cusco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>14:00 p.m. \/ 18:00 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 Arrival at the hotel \u2013 End of service<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Detailed Itinerary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotel Pick-up and Transfer to the Ranch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We begin the experience by picking you up from your hotel and taking you to a nearby ranch just minutes from Cusco, close to Sacsayhuaman, where the horseback ride begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Horseback Ride through Inca Archaeological Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We will ride along ancient Inca trails and visit the following sites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li><strong>Sacsayhuaman:<\/strong> A ceremonial fortress built with megalithic stones up to 9 meters tall. Its zigzag shape represents the head of Cusco\u2019s sacred puma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Qenqo:<\/strong> A ceremonial center carved into stone, featuring canals and underground chambers used for rituals. Its carvings reflect the Andean worldview.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Puca Pucara:<\/strong> A military fort and control point, built with platforms, stairways, and watchtowers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tambomachay:<\/strong> Also known as the \u00abInca Baths\u00bb, this site is linked to water worship and spiritual purification, with crystal-clear water channels still in use today.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the ride, the guide will explain the historical and symbolic significance of each site, while the muleteer ensures the group\u2019s safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Return to Cusco<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the ride, we return to the ranch, where our transport will be waiting to take you back to your hotel in Cusco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Includes \/ Not Included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Included in the Sacsayhuaman Horseback Ride?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cusco<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Riding horse for the entire route<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bilingual professional tour guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local muleteer for safety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Permanent assistance<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Not Included?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Tourist ticket (required for entry to archaeological sites)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lunch or snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommendations for Your Horseback Riding Tour<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Bring a small backpack with personal items<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wear comfortable clothing, long pants, and closed-toe shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use sun protection: sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring bottled water and light snacks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry a camera or phone with a full battery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry local currency (soles) for tickets or personal expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No prior horseback experience is required \u2013 the route is calm and supervised by trained staff<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Summary Important Details Why Travel with Peru Coyana? Enjoy a unique experience riding horses through the stunning archaeological sites located in the heights of Cusco. This guided horseback tour around Sacsayhuaman is perfect for those looking for a relaxed, cultural, and nature-connected adventure. In just half a day, you\u2019ll visit key Inca complexes like Sacsayhuaman, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-73","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cusco-tours"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=73"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":243,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/73\/revisions\/243"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=73"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=73"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/perucoyana.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=73"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}