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See the terraces and aqueducts built over 500 years ago in Tipon and explore the archeological site of the Wari people in Piquillacta

Highlights

• Inca-era feat of irrigation engineering at Tipón's terraces.
• Visit the well-preserved Wari city of Pikillacta, predating the Inca.
• Admire glorious frescoes & ornamentation in Andahuaylillas' church.
• Chance to see sriking natural landscapes & mesmerizing Inca architecture.

Description

You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometers from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas. Also called The Sistine Chapel of America, due to the high quality of the pieces of art found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored. From here, he will return to Cusco.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off. Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese) Admission to Andahuaylillas church.

Important Information

• Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center. Be at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before pick-up time. Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC) is not included To visit Tipón and Pikillaqta sites, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC) Not wheelchair accessible Children must be accompanied by an adult. Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund