City tour : Qoricancha, sacsayhuaman, qenqo, tambomachay
Description
Very important Archaeological Centers near the city of cusco, your visit is in the morning, group service departures every day
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Itinerary
Qoricancha was the most important temple during the Inca Empire, which was later almost completely destroyed by the Spanish during the colonization process
Impressive example of Inca military architecture, this fortress was built with large granite blocks and dedicated to the protection of the city of Cusco
Qenqo is a ritual center built on a unique limestone outcrop, with underground galleys and a semicircular amphitheater
Puca Pucara (in Quechua red fortress) is a military construction composed of steps, terraces and large walls, which are part of the defense system of the capital of the empire
Also known as “Bath of the Inca”, it was apparently a place destined for the worship of water and the rest of the monarch of the empire.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(6)
We booked the tour at the last minute after arriving in Cusco. The company “Tour Machu Picchu Best” responded immediately and organized everything perfectly. We had a great experience with this city tour. I highly recommend them to anyone visiting Cusco.
This company adds additional tourist trap stops into the itinerary and always starts at Qorikancha (not ending there as the itinerary states). It's also 20 soles entry to Qorikancha, not 15 as advertised. If you're not opting for the cheapest tour because it includes a stop at an Alpaca farm and shop, and choosing this one instead - DON'T! At least the other companies are upfront about including it - unlike this one. The guide, Freddy, became very aggressive and threatened to leave me behind when I asked if we could get going after the allotted 30mins were up in the shop. We ended up spending one hour in the overpriced shop and only 15 mins at Tambomachay (inc the 5min walk each way) and 5 mins at Pukapukara. Barely 20mins at the attractions we paid to see and an hour in an unscheduled and unlisted shop. Oh and the guide then refused to translate the last 2 stops into English for me. Disgraceful.
This trip served as an excellent introduction to Cusco and Incan civilization. Alexander, my guide took a great effort in explaining every bit in detail which i found to be interesting and helpful. I totally reccomend this tour while you are acclimatising in Cusco.
We did this on our first day and it was an excellent trip. Apart from getting to know about the place and it's outskirts we also got a good information about the people, their lives and Incan civilization. The guide knew a lot and was very nice at explaining things. I totally recommend this tour.
