South Valley Tour Tipon - Pikillaqta – Andahuaylillas
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South Valley (Tipon Pikillaqta Andahuaylillas)

This tour of the South Valley of Cusco takes place in the morning, every day from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It offers a unique experience for those looking for an alternative to conventional tours. During the tour, you will admire impressive natural landscapes and monuments of great historical significance. Among the sites we will visit are the Tipón Archaeological Complex, with Inca architecture, the Pikillacta citadel, with pre-Inca Wari style, and the beautiful colonial chapel of Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America". In addition, you will be able to enjoy delicious local cuisine along the way.

 

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Summary:

  • Type: Cultural, Traditional, Historical
  • Duration: 1 day
  • Difficulty: Nil
  • Languages: English, Spanish
  • Departure time: 8:30 AM
  • Return time: Approximately 2:00 PM
  • Availability: All year round, recommended from April to November
  • Maximum altitude: 3,800 meters above sea level
  • Temperature: Cold in the morning, warm during the day and with strong cold winds in the evening.

Places to visit:

  • Tipon
  • Pikillaqta
  • Andahuaylillas

Itinerary:

  • The Cusco South Valley Tour is offered daily in the morning, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This alternative tour allows you to admire natural landscapes of great beauty and ancestral architecture. You will visit the Tipón Archaeological Complex, with Inca architecture, the Pikillacta Citadel with pre-Inca Wari architecture and the beautiful Andahuaylillas Chapel with colonial architecture, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America", as well as taste delicious local cuisine during the journey.
  • We will pick up tourists at their hotels between 08:30 AM and 09:00 AM, and then we will head to the southwest of the city of Cusco, where we will visit the Tipón Archaeological Complex. This archaeological center of the Inca period has an impressive irrigation system with horizontal and vertical channels on stepped terraces. It was an important agricultural production center.
  • Then, we will head to the Pikillacta Citadel, known as one of the most famous and well-preserved pre-Inca cities in Peru, with an approximate area of 50 hectares. The word Pikillacta comes from two Quechua words, "Piki" (flea or small) and "Llacta" (town), meaning "Flea Town" or "Small Town". Here, you can appreciate the pre-Inca stone walls and one of the most important cities of the Wari culture.
  • Finally, we will meet Andahuaylillas, which is part of the Baroque Route in America due to its beautiful colonial wooden works, paintings and decorations.
  • Finally, we will return to the city of Cusco, where the South Valley tour will end approximately at 1:00 PM.

It includes:

  • Pick up at your hotel or accommodation and drop off near the Plaza de Armas in Cusco at the end of the tour.
  • Professional guides.
  • Transportation with private vehicles such as buses and minivans, which have high levels of comfort and safety, with experienced drivers.

Not Included:

  • Tip for the guides and drivers
  • Tourist Ticket (the cost can vary between 130 soles for a validity of 10 days or 70 soles for a partial ticket of only 2 days).
  • Lunch.
  • Entrance to the Andahuaylillas Temple (15 soles).

We recommend bringing:

  • A camera to capture the beautiful landscapes and moments.
  • A mask and face shield to comply with health and safety measures.
  • Sunscreen to protect against the strong sun in the region.
  • Sunglasses for visual comfort.
  • Warm clothing to face cold temperatures.
  • A rain poncho, depending on the time of year.
  • A snack to maintain energy throughout the day.
  • Extra money in soles for any unexpected expenses.
  • A positive attitude and good sense of humor to fully enjoy the tour.
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