Sacsayhuaman Temple, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara Half-Day Tour
Description
Experience the impressive Incan architecture of the ancient fortress and temple at the archeological park of Sacsayhuaman. Our tour will go through the three levels of this magical place. Sacsayhuaman was a temple, made of mysteriously massive stones. Travelers will discover the hidden corners and remains of this sacred place. Afterwards, we continue to the Inca adoratory of Q’enqo, with its surprising altar for sacrifices embedded in the internal part of its rocky formation. Finally, we arrive at the Puca Pucará lookout and Tambomachay, a monument of notable architectonic excellence which is considered one of the pillars of the Andean cosmovision. These spectacular archeological sites which surround Cusco are a true mark of Incan heritage and culture and a must-see when visiting Peru. Admission tickets are included.
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Itinerary
We will get away from the crowds to visit Sacsayhuaman, an impressive citadel full of colossal fortress surrounded by beautiful landscapes in complete communion with nature. This citadel has three levels, take your time to discover the remains of the tower, and feel the sacred paths and stones.
The Inca´s shrine of Qenqo has an awesome altar for sacrifices embedded in the side of the rock. It´s not accesible in this moment for covid reasons. Panoramic view of the top labyrinth.
Puca Pucara, means in quechua language, the red fortress. The watchtower was a military site to defend the city of Cusco and Sacsayhuaman. On the past, it used by check point.
Tambomachay, a monument of noticeable architectural excellence, considered one of the pillars of the Andean view of the world. The spring water comes from inside the mountain for the youth and luck.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This activity includes roundtrip transfer from your hotel, apartment or home. Some locations are in areas where the access by vehicle is not permitted. Send your details in order to arrange your pickup and drop-off in a nearby place.
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(64)
The guide was always in a big hurry to get back to the bus so I didn’t really have much time at the Sacsayhuaman temple this was contrary to the advertised plan. He was always right in front of you and I didn’t come to see him. I had to reprimand him for coughing right in my face
Wonderful walk! The guide Mr. Walter Diaz was great! Great explanations, perfect ride rhythm!
Spectacular! We visited different archaeological sites in a very accessible area. Our guide, Walter Díaz, kindly led us and explained all the sites we visited. He arrived for us very punctually.
Very lovely experience. It stands out for its level of knowledge. He was very instructive and pleasant in his way of conveying information. Moreover, he answered all the questions we asked, even if they were not directly related to the planned visit, with the same level of competence. One of the best guides I encountered in Peru
Our guide River was excellent. He was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tour was a perfect overview of the ruins and the timeline was just right.
Great, we saw a lot of antique Inca temples and structures in just one day, maybe the time in each site could be more, and I couldn't see Puca Pucara because of the rain.
We had a beautiful experience, our guide Henry de ViPac is a genius!!! Lots of interesting and well told story. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!
I started the trip to Cusco with this guided tour by Miguel. Class of history, culture and humanity. Wonderful place! The tour was quiet and well planned.
I would recommend these sites but not this specific tour. The tour guide rushed us through, did not go thoroughly through each location and gave us minimal information. What should have been 4-4.5 hour tour was over in 2.5 hours. So disappointing because the sites themselves are incredible. (We did a similar tour with a different company the day before and that tour guide gave us 4x the information)
Had a great experience! Learned. Alot about the mysteries and history of this place! Thanks, Francisco!! I enjoyed every minute!
