First this tour is for to have the experience in the South Valley of Cusco. Meanwhile, we visit the archaeological complex of Tipón, which is located in the province of Quispicanchis, in the district of Oropesa. Then you will visit the archaeological complex of Pikillaqta, located 32 km from the city of Cusco, in the province of Quispicanchis, in the district of Lucre. Finally, a visit to the chapel of San Pedro Apostle in the Andahuaylillas district, one of the impressive wall paintings known as the little Sistine Chapel of America.
First, for the Full Day Tour to the South Valley, Tipón and Andahuaylillas from Cusco, we will pick you up from your hotel at 08:15 a.m. to have a guided tour of the South Valley, where you can visit the following places:
Likewise, the South Valley of Cusco, such as the archaeological park of Tipón: A large, impressive cultivation space that contains 12 terraces that are currently cultivated, whose walls were built with finely carved stones. Even more impressive is the engineering irrigation system that is still serving agriculture and the advantage is the water intake in spring.
Then we go to Pikillaqta: It presents characteristics of a great urban center corresponding to the time of development of the Wari empire, with more than a thousand constructions between squares, colcas (food deposits), fields or houses, temples, long and narrow streets with buildings that They were up to 4 meters high. Finally, we go to Andahuaylillas: Typical Andean village of the time of the colony of singular origin and architecture. In Andahuaylillas, its Catholic temple from the colonial era stands out, with beautiful decoration and mural painting from the 17th and 18th centuries, known as the Sistine Chapel of Cusco. Then, on our way back, we will go on to enjoy the delicious pork rinds (optional). Finally, we will be returning to the city of Cusco at approximately 3:30 p.m.
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