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Half-Day Tour to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas

Cusco, Peru
4 hours 30 minutes
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What You Will Do

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.

What's Included?

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

What's Not Included?

  • Gratuities
  • Snacks and beverages
  • Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC)
  • Personal expenses

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Itinerary

Meeting Point

1

Tipon

45 minutes

Tipón is the first tourist attraction in the South Valley. It is located in the Oropesa district (famous for its artisan breads), 23 kilometers from the city of Cusco. The Tipón Archaeological Park has 240 hectares and is part of the Qhapac Ñam route (network of Inca roads).

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: LimaTours.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • To visit Tipón and Pikillaqta sites, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)

Guide Options

  • Guide - Portuguese
  • Guide - English
  • Guide - Spanish

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