The South Valley of Cusco is another popular Cusco trip, suitable for those who want to learn more about the history of Cusco in three distinct but related periods.
Several cultures, including the Inca civilization, exploited this valley and used its land for the construction of platforms and archaeological fortresses.
You will visit the archaeological sites of Tipon and Pikillacta, as well as a colonial church in Andahuaylillas, with our guide, a wonderful mix for lovers of nature, culture and history in the pre-Inca, Inca and colonial periods.
A complex of agricultural terraces, stairways and stone water channels make up this archaeological site. It represents the advance of Inca agriculture, as well as its aqueduct technology, which was used to irrigate its crops and have abundant production.
Another pre-Inca Empire archaeological site constructed by the Wari civilization. With its ceremonial center, terraces, and walls up to 7 meters high, it is regarded as one of the best preserved sites.
This little town has kept its colonial homes and ancient traditions, with the Church of San Pedro being dubbed “America’s Sistine Chapel” because of its baroque décor, which includes paintings, sculptures, and carvings on the walls and ceiling.
Cusco Hotel Transfer
0800 AM
We will pick you up from your hotel at the indicated time in the morning and transfer you in our private transport through the South Valley of Cusco, passing through the beautiful town of Saylla on the way to Tipón, our first stop.
It presents sites such as the royal enclosure, the Intihuatana, also known as the altar of the sun, the viewpoint or Cruzmoqo, which is located in a strategic place from which you can appreciate or visualize the city of Cusco, the smaller enclosures and the wall. , which was built to protect the city from hostile towns.
After visiting this archaeological site, we will travel 30 kilometers southwest of Cusco to Pikillacta, where we will be able to observe pre-Inca stone walls from the Wari civilization.
Finally, we will transport you to the charming town of Andahuaylillas, a charming town with its main square and cobblestone streets. Here you will explore the American Sistine Chapel, famous for its colonial woodwork, paintings and ornaments.
We will return to Cusco and drop you off near the Plaza de Armas after seeing all these magnificent places.
