City Tour in Cusco (Morning / Evening)
Coricancha Temple, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará, Tambomachay.
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Description
The City Tour in Cusco is the beginning to have contact with the amazing Inca culture. Perfect tour that takes place in the mornings or afternoons, for those who want to visit the most important tourist attractions of the city of Cusco (Coricancha Temple, Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo, Puca Pucará and Tambomachay).
- Duration: Half day
- Frecuency: Every day, upon reservation
- Group: Group Service, Max 16 people.
- What Includes?: Tourist transport bus, Official Guide, Drop-off (ends in the city center).
Summary
Summary City Tour in Cusco
1. Cusco Cathedral
Our City Tour in Cusco begins with the magnificent Cusco Cathedral. Built between 1560 and 1664, this iconic structure stands proudly in the main square of Cusco, atop the former palace of Wiracocha. The façade showcases a stunning Latin American Baroque style, while the interior is adorned with exquisite canvasses, paintings, and cedar wood altars crafted by the renowned School of Cuscanian Art.
2. Qoricancha, Temple of the Sun
The next highlight of our City Tour in Cusco is the Qoricancha, also known as the Saint Domingo Convent. This building represents one of the finest examples of Inca architecture and engineering. The exterior features a fascinating blend of Incan and colonial construction, while the interior houses beautiful Biblical paintings depicting the life of Saint Domingo.
3. Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Complex
Our third stop on the City Tour in Cusco takes us to the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Complex, located on the outskirts of the city. This site offers breathtaking views of Cusco from its strategically situated mountainside location. The Incas’ engineering prowess is evident in the construction of this complex, which features massive megaliths arranged in a unique zigzag pattern.
4. Qenqo Archaeological Complex
As we continue our City Tour in Cusco, we visit the Qenqo Archaeological Complex. This site was used for religious and ceremonial purposes, honoring Mother Earth. The exterior features a semicircular amphitheater with trapezoidal niches, and remnants of a monolithic structure shaped like a puma, estimated to have been around six meters tall.
5. Pucapucara Archaeological Complex
Our City Tour in Cusco then takes us to the Pucapucara Archaeological Complex, known as “the Red Fortress.” The calcareous stones used in its construction have acquired a reddish hue from the surrounding terrain. Pucapucara served as a control point and rest stop for travelers entering the Inca city, offering food and shelter. It was also a refuge for the entourage accompanying the Inca king during his retreats to Tambomachay.
6. Tambomachay Archaeological Complex
The final destination on our City Tour in Cusco is the Tambomachay Archaeological Complex. Also known as the Inca Baths, this site was a resting place for the Incas, dedicated to water worship. It features a network of aqueducts and canals culminating in a large waterfall, showcasing the Inca’s advanced understanding of hydraulics.
Join us on this unforgettable City Tour in Cusco to explore these historical and architectural marvels that highlight the rich cultural heritage of the Inca civilization.
Itinerary
Morning:
From 09:00am to 13:00pm
Places visited: Qoricancha Temple, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay
Afternoon:
From 13:30pm to 18:30pm
Places visited: Qoricancha Temple, Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Pucapucara and Tambomachay
Includes/ Not Included
Includes:
- Tour bus and guide
Not Included:
- Tourist Ticket and Entrance ticket for the Temple of the Sun-Qoricancha.
Recomendaciones
Recommendations:
- Bring a small backpack
- Wear the mask and face shield at all times
- Bring sunscreen and hats and/or caps, etc.
- Bring rain ponchos
- Carry water at all times