Qorikancha and Four Ruins Cuckoo City Tour
Overview
Discover Cusco’s rich Inca and colonial heritage on a tour that begins at the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, where Inca architecture meets colonial architecture. Then explore the impressive archaeological sites nearby such as Sacsaywaman, famous for its huge stone walls, the Qenqo ceremonial, the Pukapukara military fortress, and Tambomachay, known for its water fountains. This tour is ideal for history and culture lovers looking to delve into the wonders of ancient Inca civilization.
- Visit the Qorikancha, the Temple of the Sun, and its unique architecture
Explore Sacsaywaman, Qenqo, Pukapukara and Tambomachay
- Ideal for enthusiasts of Inca history and culture
- Includes transportation to archaeological sites and expert guide
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Tourist Transportation
- Entry to the Textile Center
- Professional Guide to Tourism, Spanish and English
- Hotel pickup and transfer in the center of the cusco
✗ Not Included
- Access to Archaeological Sites
- Tips and Food
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun, according to the chronicles to enter this enclosure had to go into fasting and barefoot, since it is considered an indigenous shrine, dedicated to the deities of the Sun God, the Moon, the Stars, the Rainbow, the Thunder and the Ray where we will appreciate the very fine work of lithic technology made by the Incas, with the highest level of cutting in hard stone without being able to insert a sheet of paper and that despite the earthquakes remain stable to date.
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Stop 2
Sacsayhuaman was built with large limestone blocks weighing 25 to 130 tons. Composed of three terraces superimposed in a meandering way (zigzag), this place was large and spacious and served to gather people and hold different festivities such as WARACHIKUY and INTI RAYMI.
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Stop 3
Qenqo, which means labyrinth, is located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, establishes a limestone-based construction that shows stone sculpture in 500 meters accompanied by structures that historians say were used for astronomical, religious and embalming study and/or mummification.
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Stop 4
Puka Pukara, coming from two Quechua words meaning Puka (red) Pukara (fortress) “red fortress”, strategic place for control and surveillance of access to and exit from the Imperial city of Cusco, which was used as a territorial border to divide the regions and establish the regimes of movement.
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Stop 5
Tambomachay, a resting place, located 9 km from the city of Cusco, better known as the Inca baths for the water fountains, or also known as the waters of eternal youth, for the flow of its waters that is constant. Finally, we finish our Cusco City Tour, leaving them in the Plaza de Armas.
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Stop 6
Hands of the Community Textile Center is a museum of South American camelids where you can appreciate variety of camelids and also Inca textiles. 100% baby alpaca and vicuña garments, also replica of ancient and contemporary tapestries made by Peruvian artists.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Meeting Point Plaza Rejoicing with Calle del Medio
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End Point
Meeting Point Plaza Rejoicing with Calle del Medio
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Good to Know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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