What You Will Do
Explore Cusco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and visit its impressive complexes and Pre Hispanic temples. Visit an Alpaca farm and learn about the fine fiber and the exquisite textiles made by the traditional andean weavers.. Enjoy the best view of Cusco from the White Christ Statue which is blessin and protecting the city from a mountain top
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Itinerary
1
Sacsayhuaman
50 minutes
This immense ruin of both religious and military significance was built using megalithic limestone rocks, some of them weighing as much as 120 tons, The name itself can be translated as “speckled head” and some say that the city of Cusco was laid out in the shape of a puma, with Sacsayhuaman forming the head.
2
Q'enqo
25 minutes
It was one of the most important wak'as (holy places) in the Incan Cusco. Many wak'as were based on naturally occurring rock formations. It was believed to be a place where sacrifices and mummification took place.
3
Tambomachay
35 minutes
Tambomachay might have fulfilled an imortant religious function linked with water and the regeneration of the soil. It is calculated that it was built around 1500 a,C., in close relation to Puca Pucara.
4
Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
Means in Quechua “red fortress”, and it took this name because of the colour of the stones used for its construction. It occupies a very strategic space over a natural mountain spur for facilitating observation and control over the valley of Cusco.
5
Manos De La Comunidad
45 minutes
Manos de la Comunidad is a textile family museum. An entertaining and culturally-rich stop. This popular artisan outpost is a budget-friendly place to experience alpacas and Andean culture. With no entry fee, visitors can marvel with the colorful textiles they spin using alpacas fiber and natural dies
6
Statue of Christ
10 minutes
Set on the hill above Cuzco near the site at Sacsayhuaman, this large statue of Christ is similar to the famous statue in Rio, and enjoys stunning views back over the city and can be easily combined with a trip to the Sacsayhuaman temple site
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