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  1. THE SOUTHERN VALLEY OF CUSCO - TIPÓN, PIKILLACTA & ANDAHUAYLILLAS

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    CUSCO SOUTHERN VALLEY (Group Service)

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    Participants:

    Minimum 02

     Maximum 20

     

    Difficulty:

    Regular

     

     

    Destination:

    Cusco Southern Valley

     

    Departures:

    Daily Departures

     

    • Tour starts in Cusco
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    CUSCO SOUTHERN VALLEY - HALF DAY

     

    Cusco, the most important pre-Columbian metropolis on the continent, is the depository and heir to a cultural tradition, developed throughout the Peruvian territory since 18 thousand years before Christ. It is a living museum where in its atmosphere the greatness of ancient times is still perceived. Making a complete description or interpretation of Cusco and its privileged inhabitants would be a gigantic work of hundreds and even thousands of volumes. It is that fate has rewarded this "Navel of the World" with a privileged and excellent quality of nature, geography and people; capable of having developed one of the most advanced civilizations for its time.

     

    Peru Mysteries offers you the ease of visiting Cusco and its surroundings in a short time, which means that you will not lose anything of this magical place in your visit. come and enjoy this mysterious place with us.

     

    Why Peru Mysteries?

    Peru Mysteries is a fully local, family-owned tour operator. Our manager has worked and continues to work as a tour guide in Cusco, Manu National Park, and Tambopata National Reserve for over 20 years, and we put all of his experience at the service of our visitors. We are very proud of this. We also have a team of professional and well-trained local staff, offering them opportunities for professional development.

     

    The Southern Valley of Cusco in the south-east of Cusco city, on the way to the Collasuyo (Puno), is a place where the landscapes are impressive, a place where the archaeological centers are unique... And all this magic is next to the sacred river of the Incas (Vilcanota river); the Southern Valley of Cusco is surrounded by picturesque villages with a very cozy climate. It was a very important place for the development of the Inka Empire.

    CUSCO SOUTHERN VALLEY - ITINERARY:

    From 09:00 to 14:00 Hrs.

     

    The Southern Valley of Cusco is the perfect route when you look for archaeological sites with a unique landscape environment, in a short period of time. Our tour to the Southern Valley of Cusco starts at your respective hotel at 8:45 am (pick up time) in one of our private vehicles, In the way we are going to enjoy the view of the southern part of Cusco. Following this we can experience the fabulous hydraulic system of Tipón, the straight constructions of Pikillaqta and the famous art of the Cusco school in Andahuaylillas (mural paints). As well as you can enjoy the famous cuisine of the place: in the village of Saylla the "chicharrones", in Tipon the succulent "cuy al horno" (guinea pig) and in Oropesa do not miss trying their famous  bread "pan chuta".

     

    INFORMATION OF THE TOURISTIC PLACES:

     

    1. TIPON.- We will observe the perfectly aligned terraces; 12 different levels that decorate the geographical environment. This walls were constructed with finely carved stones; the irrigation system in which the Inca ideology is determined. The mystery water of this important archaeological site is still used by the local population (farming).

     

    1. PIKILLAQTA.- The characteristics of this great urban center correspond to the development time of the Wari empire (pre-Inca culture). The constructions are made from stone without carving and clay that serves as mortar (pirca style), surrounded by walls up to 12 m high, arranged in sets and separated by straight streets, which provide an aspect of fortress. There are like 700 buildings, 200 courts and 508 stores or Qolcas (maybe houses), among other buildings. It is a sample of a well planned urbanism.

     

    1. SISTINE CHAPEL OF ANDAHUAYLILLAS.- Andahuaylillas is a charming village. The main plaza, studded with enormous pisonay trees, is where is situated the Andahuaylillas jewel, the Church of Saint Peter - the Apostle. Conceived and built by the Jesuits at the beginning of the 17th century, the neo-Baroque decorated temple, its harmonious interior combine to make it one of the region's most beautiful churches.

    THE SERVICE INCLUSIVE:

    1. Specialized and bilingual tour guide
    2. Private transport
    3. First aid kit

     

    THE SERVICE NOT INCLUSIVE:

    1. Entrance fees
    2. Drinks
    3. Tips and souvenirs

     

    YOU SHOULD BRING:

    1. Passport
    2. Protection against the sun (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
    3. Protection against rain
    4. Water bottle
    5. Camera
    6. Extra money (personal expenses)

    Enjoy the tour…

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