CUSCO, QORICANCHA, SAQSAYHUMANA, Q`ENQO, PUCA PUCARA, TAMBOMACHAY
The tour begins with the pick-up of our visitors at an average of 13:30 pm to 13:45 pm. From their respective hotels in the city of Cusco, to then continue with the visit of the following tourist attractions (Archaeological remains), known as the city tour.
Temple of Qoricancha.- It is evident that the Temple of Qorikancha (house of the sun) was the richest in precious metals because all the gold and silver of its entire territory was stored here, all these metals that were found in this place were delivered in the form of offerings to the Holy City of the Temple. In the time of the Incas or (Quechuas) all these precious metals did not have any economic value but they did have a religious value, its perfect architecture and stone constructions reflect that it was the most important enclosure of the Inca empire.
Sacsayhuaman.- The name of Sacsayhuaman in Quechua means «satisfied falcon». It is said that this falcon was the bird that watched over the entire Inca empire. The «ceremonial construction» of Sacsayhuamán is located 2 km from Cuzco, in this place the festival in the sun (Inti Raymi) is currently celebrated every June 24 of each year.
Qenqo.- Its name in Quechua means «labyrinth» and it is located 6 kilometers from the city of Cusco. This archaeological park was described as an amphitheater, since on the outside you can see a semicircular construction. In reality, the purpose of this construction is unknown since a ceremonial table, zigzag channels, niches, etc. can be seen. that could well have been used as an altar. It is presumed that it was one of the most important sanctuaries that existed in the Incas.
Puca Pucara.- In Quechua it means «Red Fortress» due to the red color that the rocks obtain, this old tambo was a military construction and surveillance post for the valley of Cusco and all the Quechua roads, this fortress was built by large walls , stairways and terraces that were part of the defensive complex of the Inca Empire Its construction is of a rustic type made up of streets, houses, and patios.
Tambomachay.- It is located 12 km. of the city, known as the Inca baths, due to the shape of its water sources, it could also have been an enclosure dedicated to the cult of water, after our return visit to the city of Cusco. end of the city tour or tour or combined.
1.-Transfers Airport / Hostel / Airport.
2.-Tourist ticket (income to visit City Tour, Sacred Valley)
3.-Excursion: City Tour (Transportation, guide and income to the archaeological complexes visited on this tour)
4.-Excursion: Sacred Valley (Transportation, guide and income to the archaeological complexes visited on this tour, buffet lunch and dinner in Aguas Calientes)
5.-Tour in Machu Picchu (Roundtrip transportation to the train station, Roundtrip tourist train tickets from Ollantaytambo -Aguas Calientes, Bus tickets up and down from Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu, Entrance to Machupicchu, Guided tour in Macchu Picchu
6.-01 night of hostel in Aguas Calientes (Name of the hostel is the Tambo inn Tambo B&B
7.-Mountain 7 Colors (Transportation, guide, buffet breakfast and lunch)
8.-Humantay Lagoon (Transportation, guide, buffet breakfast and lunch)
9.-04 nights of Hostel in Cusco (MamaSimona, Hatun Quilla, Ecopacker
10.-Transfer from the hostel to the Airport.
-Meals that are not mentioned in the itinerary
-Income to Cusco Cathedral that is part of the City tour (its value is 25 soles per person)
-Entrance to the Qoricancha or Temple of the Sun that is also part of the City tour (its value is 15 soles per person)
-Income for the mountain of colors, (10 soles per person)
-Income for the Humantay Lagoon (10 soles per person)
• Original Passport or DNI/Identity Card (for South America).
• Walking boots (preferably waterproof with ankle protectors).
• Waterproof jacket or rain poncho.
• Wool jacket to warm up, hat and gloves.
• Polos or T-shirts.
• Comfortable pants.
• Sun hat.
• Sunglasses.
• Sun Protection Cream (Factor 50 recommended).
• Insect repellent.
• Hygiene items.
• Personal medications.
• Camera or film camera.
• Flashlight with spare battery.