On this tour we will take you to the south of the Cusco Valley, a very important place in the Inca empire. We will visit the archaeological centers of Tipón and Pikillacta, then “The Sistine Chapel of America” in Andahuaylillas.
Pick up from your hotel at 08:30 am. in our tourist bus heading towards the South of Cusco. We will pass through picturesque villages and witness the typical Andean landscape. After 40 minutes we will arrive at the ruins of Tipón and we will be able to appreciate the cultivation terraces in perfect conditions of conservation and an excellent work of hydraulics. It is said that Tipón was a recreation center for the upper class of the Inca empire. After the tour in Tipón we will descend towards the archaeological center of Pikillacta. It is said that in the Inca empire they served as an administrative center for the Wari culture. Then our last stop will be at the colonial church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas. This Catholic church was built in the 17th century on the foundations of an ancient Inca temple. It has murals painted in the Baroque style and is credited with the Sistine Chapel of America. Then we return to Cusco. 15:00pm. approx.
Hotel Pickup Sprinter Transportation.
Tourist transport
Professional Guide
First aid kit.
Accommodation
Dinner
Water
After the tour you can take a walk through the Plaza de Armas and its surroundings, where you can appreciate the work of Cusco artisans in the craft stores. You can also taste the famous and unmatched Peruvian cuisine in the nearby restaurants or you can simply take a break on one of the benches in the Plaza de Armas and appreciate the panorama and take the classic photo to remember in a warm atmosphere despite the cold of the Cusco nights. And if you like the night around the square you will find many clubs and bars full of tourists and locals waiting to have fun.
