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Cusco: Archeological Sites Tour and Forest Photo Experience

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Discover 4 of the imperial city of Cusco's Inca ruins, as well as the Corincancha temple, on this half-day tour. Visit an alpaca community and enjoy a memorable photo shoot in the Qenqo forest.

Highlights

  • You will know the 4 Inca ruins that are located within the city of Cusco.
  • Wrap yourself in the history that the Coricancha hides.
  • Enjoy the photo session in fantastic places.

Description

The adventure begins with the pick-up at your hotel in Cusco. On this half-day trip, you will have the opportunity to visit the 4 Inca temples, which are located within the city of Cusco, in addition to the majestic Coricancha (Temple of the Sun). The first site to visit will be the Temple of Qenqo, a natural rock formation that became a ceremonial center, then you will visit Puca Pucara, a site of military ruins and the remains of Inca guard posts, stairs, streets, houses and patios. . You will continue to Sacsayhuaman, the site where it was created, it was a solar sanctuary built by the last dynasties of the Incas. This temple was built with large blocks of limestone to protect the city from the attacks of the invaders, you will continue with the visit to Tambomachay, located 9 kilometers from the city, known as the baths of the Incas due to the shape of its fountain of water. This site may also have been a temple dedicated to the cult of water and purification. The magical moment has arrived, you will enter the Qenqo forest to carry out a spectacular photo session in this beautiful place, our expert photography guide will take incredible shots that you can take home as a beautiful memory of this wonderful activity. You will end your activity with a visit to the Coricancha temple. The perfect architecture of the temple and the stone construction reflect the fact that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire, the return will be to the center of Cusco.

Includes

Pick up and return to the hotel. Souvenir photograph in a digital file. Guided tour of the 4 ruins and the Coricancha. Entrance to the Qenqo Forest.

Important Information

  • The itinerary can be modified according to the operation, but all the mentioned sites will be visited.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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