This tour is known for combining beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipón, pre – Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, Andahuaylillas visit its beautiful Chapel, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”; without forgetting the tasty gastronomy that can be tasted in Saylla, Huasao … come with us to enjoy this pleasant excursion !!!
Description of Tour to the South Valley:
We will pick you up from your hotel at 08:15 hrs to have a guided tour in the south valley where you can visit the following places:
Tipon:
A large impressive growing space containing 12 terraces that are currently cultivated, whose walls were built with finely carved stones. Even more impressive is the irrigation system that is still serving agriculture and the advantage is the water intake in the spring season.
Pikillaqta:
It has characteristics of a large urban center corresponding to the time of development of the Wari Empire with more than a thousand constructions between squares, colcas (food deposits), courts or houses, temples, long and narrow streets with buildings that were up to 4 stories high.
Andahuaylillas:
Typical Andean village of the time of the colony of singular origin and architecture. Andahuaylillas stands out its Catholic temple from the colonial era with a beautiful decoration and mural painting of the seventeenth and eighteenth century known as the Sistine Chapel of Cusco. On the way back we will go through Saylla, a typical Cuzco town where you can enjoy the delicious pork rinds (optional). We will be returning to the city of Cusco at approximately 3:30 p.m.
Duration: 6 – 7 HOURS approximately.
The tour includes:
- Pick up from the hotel to start our excursion.
- Touristic bus.
- Professional bilingual guide (English / Spanish).
- Box Lunch.
The tour does not include:
- Feeding.
- Tourist ticket (BTG). Click to see Tourist Ticket of Cusco.
- Income to the Church of Andahuaylillas S / .5 soles = USD $ 1.90.
- It is recommended to take for the tour:
- Camera or video camera (Optional).
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, caps or hats.
- Light clothing.
- Warm clothes.
- Snack.
