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Located South of Cusco, you will find the impressive aquaducts of Tipon, a must see! We explore the ruins with your enthusiastic Private Guide and travel further South to the pre-Inca ruins of Pikillacta before visiting the "Sistine Chapel of South America", Andahuaylillas! Enahance your journey with this off-the-beaten-track tour that will give you a further insight into the Inca and Spanish histories of Peru!
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"We had the most incredible time with our Guide, Jose Luis! We cannot express our thanks to the Pachamama Team enough! Thank you for making our trip so memorable!"
Jean & Paul, Jan 2019
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We visit the archaeological site of Tipon that has numerous impressive terraces. Even more impressive is the irrigation system that is still serving agricultural areas nearby. It consists of carved stone channels, precisely calculated that all together constitute a hydraulic engineering masterpiece.
The constructions of Piquillacta are composed of more than 700 structures: 200 Kanchas (departments), 504 qolqas (storages) and different buildings that should have sheltered a population of about ten thousand people.
The city was displayed in a harmonious and symmetric way, in blocks with straight streets that embraced many sectors such as the administrative, ceremonial, urban, defensive and a road system. Its buildings had 2 or 3 floors of 12 meters high each one. The walls were made with mud and stones, wide at the bottom but thin at the upper part. The most important attraction for the visitors is the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, considered as the “Sistine Chapel” of America due to the quality of its art pieces. Built at the beginning of VII century, the interior of the temple is decorated with murals performed by Luis Riaño ( XVII century) representing the path to glory and the path to hell. Besides, this church holds a majestic piano, numerous canvases of the Academy of Cusco, silver work and baroque altars.
Below are some wonderful additions to add onto your time in Cusco!
Our full day tour to the Sacred Valley of the Incas! Visit Awanacancha Cultural village, Pisac, Ollantaytambo and Chincheros.
Enhance your journey to the Capital of the Incas, Cusco undertaking our inspiring tour of the most important sites around this beautiful city!
These ancient aquaducts will astound you with the precise stonework and the pre-Inca ruins at Pikillacta amaze!
PRIVATE ONLY SERVICE
1-6 persons : US$ 250 in total
7-13 persons : US$ 290 in total
** You have a Private Vehicle and Private Driver at your disposal for the tour **
WHAT IS INCLUDED
Professional English speaking Guide·
Professional Driver
Collection and return from Hotel in Cusco
Private Transportation
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
Entrance fees to be paid locally on the tour (BoletoTuristico required)*
Gratuities
Boleto Turistico*
For the City Tour it is essential to purchase the BOLETO TURISTICO. This tourist ticket is valid for 10 days and allows you entry into the 16 various sites in Cusco City and the Sacred Valley. The cost of the ticket is 130Soles for Adults and 65 Soles for Students with valid ISIC Student Card and it can be purchased at the first site of entry. You cannot purchase single entrances to sites! There is also a 1 Day BOLETO TURISTICO which is 70 Soles. We recommend the 10 Day ticket if you are visiting both city and valley sites. Extra needs to be paid at The Cathedral(Soles 25 per person) and Koricancha (Soles 10 per person).
A few snapshots from our amazing travelers!
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