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Cusco is known as the "Archaeological Capital of the Americas" and is brimming with archaeological sites, museums, and temples. This City Tour is the best way to discover the magic of this ancient civilization. You'll appreciate the contrast between Inca culture and Catholicism, and marvel at iconic sites such as the Sacsayhuaman fortress, Coricancha, Qenqo, Puca Pucara, and Tambomachay.
We begin our visit at the Convent of Santo Domingo Koricancha, an ancient Inca religious center that housed the Sun God (Inti). Here, we will observe the incredible Inca construction methods and various colonial paintings from that era.
After this visit, the group will take the tour bus to the outskirts of the city.
We will arrive at Sacsayhuamán, a majestic Inca site famous for its enigmatic stone monoliths weighing up to 200 tons. The guide will explain the complex, and you will have free time to explore it on your own.
A short five-minute bus ride will take us to Q'enqo, a site with fascinating altars that possibly served as a ceremonial center. Its semicircular amphitheater and underground galleries are particularly noteworthy.
We will continue to Puca Pucará, known as the Red Fortress. This small structure, composed of walls, terraces, and staircases, is believed to have been used as a watchtower by the Inca Empire. The last stop is Tambomachay, also known as the Royal Baths of the Inca. It's a temple dedicated to water worship, featuring impressive springs, aqueducts, and waterfalls cascading among the rocks.
Finally, we'll return in our transport to conclude the tour near the center of Cusco.
Everything you need to know before your trip.
The City Tour includes visits to Coricancha, the Sacsayhuamán fortress, Qenqo, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay.
Yes, you must purchase the Tourist Ticket (S/70.00) and the entrance to Qoricancha (S/20.00) on your own.
