south valley of cusco: Pikillaqta, Tipón y Andahuaylillas
From: $25.00
south valley of cusco: Pikillaqta, Tipón y Andahuaylillas
From: $25.00
Half-Day South Valley of Cusco Tour
This half-day tour explores the South Valley of Cusco, visiting the Tipón Archaeological Complex, famous for its Inca irrigation system; Pikillacta, an ancient urban center of the Wari culture; and the Andahuaylillas Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of Peru.” The tour includes an optional stop in Saylla to enjoy a delicious lunch before returning to Cusco.
Places You Will Visit on This Tour:
- Tipón Archaeological Complex
- Pikillacta
- Andahuaylillas Church
- Rumicolca
This tour includes:
✅ Shared transportation
✅ First aid kit
✅ Drop-off in Cusco city center
Services Not Included:
❌ Personal expenses
❌ Entrance fees
❌ Tips (optional)
❌ Meals (optional) and beverages
Schedule:
- Start: 08:00 a.m.
- End: 02:00 p.m. (approx.)
Detailed Itinerary: South Valley of Cusco - Pikillaqta, Tipón, and Andahuaylillas
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08:30 a.m. – Hotel Pick-up
We will pick you up from your selected hotel in Cusco between 08:40 and 09:00 a.m. to begin the tour.
09:00 a.m. – Visit to the Tipón Archaeological Complex
We head to the Tipón Archaeological Complex, located 24 km southeast of Cusco. This site is famous for its ancient Inca irrigation system, still in use today, and its natural beauty.
10:00 a.m. – Visit to Pikillacta
Next, we continue to Pikillacta, an ancient urban center of the Wari culture. Here, you can explore more than a thousand structures, including colcas (storage buildings), plazas, temples, and houses, some of which are up to four stories high.
11:30 a.m. – Visit to Andahuaylillas
We arrive at Andahuaylillas to visit the famous "Sistine Chapel of Peru." You’ll be amazed by the stunning church, with golden altars, colorful ceilings, and beautiful frescoes inside.
01:00 p.m. – Lunch in Saylla (optional)
On our way back to Cusco, we will stop in Saylla for a delicious lunch, where you can try the famous chicharrones de cerdo (fried pork).
02:00 p.m. – Return to Cusco
The tour concludes with our return to Cusco, where we’ll drop off the group just one block from the Plaza de Armas.
This itinerary offers a deep dive into the history, culture, and beauty of the South Valley of Cusco in a brief but fascinating excursion.
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south valley of cusco: Pikillaqta, Tipón y Andahuaylillas
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