Cusco City Tour Medio Día

Once we pick you up from the hotel, we will visit:

KORICANCHA – It was the main and central temple of the entire Inca empire, dedicated to the Sun God. It stands out for the engineering used in its construction; its walls were covered with gold plates and contained life-sized animals made of precious metal. Here, the remains of the Incas and their wives, who ruled these lands, were also preserved, embalmed in such a way that, according to chronicles, they seemed to be alive.

SACSAYHUAMAN – Known as “The Head of the Great Puma,” Cusco was shaped like a puma, and Sacsayhuaman represented its head. Located 3 km from the city, this imposing fortress of monumental stones is an example of excellent architecture. It is also known as “The House of the Sun,” and every June 24, the ancestral ritual of Inti Raymi is celebrated here. This site also preserves memories of the last battle between the invaders and the Incas.

QUENQO – Temple of Pachamama or Mother Earth, it was a ceremonial and ritual center. In its amphitheater, sacrifices of black llamas were made every winter solstice (June 21). On this day, the shadows projected by the carved stones formed a phenomenon known as “The Awakening of the Puma,” which marked the beginning of the great festival of Inti Raymi.

PUCAPUCARA – Inca fortress that served as a watchtower. This tambo controlled the entry and exit of those traveling to or from the sacred city.

TAMBOMACHAY – Known as the “Royal Baths of the Inca and the Ñusta,” located 7 km from the city of Cusco, it was a ceremonial center of water worship, with springs that still flow. It is believed to have been a resting place for the Inca.

6:30 pm: Return to the city of Cusco, dropping you off at your hotel or, if you prefer, at the beautiful Plaza de Armas of Cusco.