From Cusco | Route of the Sun Cusco to Puno

Cusco – Bus Station: We will begin this tour departing from the bus station at the indicated time. Travel time: 1 hour. Colonial Temple of Andahuaylillas: After 1 hour, we will arrive at the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Church of San Pedro Apóstol, known as the Sistine Chapel of America. Inside, you will admire walls and ceilings with impressive fresco paintings and gold leaf decorations. Guided visit: approx. 35 minutes.

Raqchi – Temple of Wiracocha: We will then continue to the archaeological site of Raqchi, where the most important structure is the Temple of Wiracocha, an enormous rectangular two-story building measuring 92 meters long, 25.5 meters wide, and approximately 15 meters high. Guided visit: approx. 35 minutes. Sicuani – Buffet Lunch: Your excursion continues with a stop at a local restaurant to enjoy a delicious buffet lunch, before heading towards La Raya Pass.

La Raya: Located at an altitude of 4,335 meters (14,222 ft), this is the highest point of the journey, offering spectacular photo opportunities. It also marks the division between the regions of Cusco and Puno. Pukara Museum: We will then visit Pukara, the most important ceremonial center of the Altiplano. At the museum, you will learn about the origins of the Pukara culture through stone sculptures and ceramic pieces. Guided visit: approx. 25 minutes.

Puno – Bus Station: We will finish this tour by dropping you off at the Puno bus station.