We will visit Cusco’s most important sites in one interesting excursion:
- The impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco, located on the northeast side of the Plaza de Armas. The Cathedral contains one of the city’s greatest collections of colonial art with nearly 400 colonial paintings.
- The Santo Domingo Church, built on the foundations of Koricancha (the Temple of the Sun).
Sacsayhuaman, a magnificent Inca Fortress whose beauty and monumental scale will surely impress you.
- Q´enko, a small but fascinating ruin; one of the finest examples of an artfully carved rock and an excellent example of how the Incas worshipped.
- Puca Pucara (Red Fort). Situated on a hill with a superb view over the surrounding countryside, Puca Pucara was more likely a tambo, or kind of rest house than an actual fortress.
Tambo Machay (Cavern Lodge). This small ruin consists of beautifully constructed ceremonial stone bath and is therefore often called ‘El baño del Inca’.
DURATION:
½ Day
SEASON & STARTING DAYS OF TOUR
Throughout the whole year, daily except Sundays.
DEPARTS: 1.30pm
RETURNS: 6:30pm
INCLUDED SERVICES
- Pick-up from hotel
- Bilingual tour guide
- Transport
NOT INCLUDED
- The tourist ticket (boleto turistico)
- Entry to Koricancha or the Cathedral
PRICE:
IMPORTANT REMARKS
THE TOURIST TICKET (BOLETO TURISTICO)
The best (and cheapest) way to visit the highlights of Cusco and the Sacred Valley is to buy a Tourist Ticket. This ticket gives you entry to a range of sites listed below. The ticket is valid for 10 days and can be extended for another 2 more days free of charge at the Office in Avenida El Sol. You may purchase your Boleto Turistico through DOS MANOS, or buy it once you are in Cusco.