CUSCO SOUTH VALLEY TOUR

CUSCO SOUTH VALLEY TOUR

Cusco South Valley Tour: Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas

DURATION

• 1/2 Dia 

MAX ALTITUDE

• 3,762m.

The half-day southern valley tour will take you around the most important sites of the southern valley circuit. It is known for combining beautiful natural landscapes, the lakes of Urcos and Huacarpay, Inca architecture in Tipon, pre - Inca Wari architecture in Pikillaccta.

• TOUR TYPE: History and Adventure.
• TOUR DURATION: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
• AVAILABILITY:All year round.
• MAXIMUM ALTITUDE: 3720mt.
• DIFFICULTY: Easy.

This is a great opportunity to visit an important sector in Cusco, with beautiful lakes and villages. It is also home to the best places where Cuzqueños enjoy traditional Peruvian dishes and the special drink Chicha de la Peruana.

ITINERARY

Cusco South Valley Tour

In the morning pick up from the hotel at 8:30 a.m. approximately. We will go by bus to the south of Cusco, the first visit will be Tipon, Inca archaeological park considered a wonder of hydraulics. It was probably used as a laboratory for agricultural products due to the diverse microclimates found in this complex. The next visit will be to the pre-Inca archaeological complex of Pikillaqta. Pikillaqta is one of the best preserved Pre Inca cities today, it was the home of the Wari. After Pikillacta we will visit the Sistine Church of America. A chapel that is located in the village of Andahuaylillas which is very famous for its paintings and decorations of the 17th and 18th centuries. After these 3 visits you will transfer back to Cusco city where you will have the afternoon to enjoy some free time. We will return to Cusco at approximately 1:00 pm.

One day excursion to the South Valley in Cusco

Most visitors recognize the tourist attractions of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. But, have you ever heard of the Southern Valley of Cusco? This geographical area gathers important destinations such as Tipon, Piquillacta, Andahuaylillas, Oropesa, Huaro and more. To visit these attractions in just one day there are some recommended tours such as the 'South Valley of Cusco Tour' or the 'Andean Baroque Circuit'. Learn more details about these services.

Cusco South Valley Tour

What to see in the South Valley of Cusco?

The South Valley of Cusco is made up of tourist attractions located southeast of the city of Cusco. Among its most famous tourist attractions are:

Archaeological sites:

• Tipon Inca archaeological site.
• Wari citadel of Piquillacta.
• Colonial temples:
• Temple of San Juan Bautista de Huaro.
• Temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas.
• Virgen Purificada de Canincunca Chapel.

Cusco South Valley Tour

Incredible landscapes:

• Huacarpay Lagoon.
• Huasao Wetlands.
• Urcos Lagoon.

Andean peoples:

• Oropesa.
• Huasao.
• Huaro.
• Urcos.

Other tourist attractions:

• Hacienda La Angostura House.
• Tipón Zoo.
• Jurassic Park of Oropesa.
• Oropesa Swimming Pools.

Can I visit the South Valley in just one day?

Yes, the South Valley of Cusco can be visited within a 1 day trip.

The first thing to do is to decide whether you want to visit on your own or as part of an all-inclusive tour.

If you visit on your own, it is necessary to buy at least: a) the Cusco Tourist Ticket (includes entrance tickets to Tipon and Piquillacta) and b) get public transportation on La Cultura Avenue in the city of Cusco.

If the visit is made as part of a tour, you must choose a tour agency. All tours to the South Valley of Cusco include: full transportation, entrance fees to all sites and tour guide service.

If you choose to travel with a tour there are two options: a) the classic tour to the South Valley of Cusco that includes Tipon - Piquillacta and Andahuaylillas. And b) the tour 'Andean Baroque Circuit' which includes visits to the temples of the Company of Jesus (Cusco), San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Andahuaylillas), San Juan Bautista de Huaro (Huaro) and the Purified Virgin of Canincunca Chapel (Urcos).

Cusco South Valley Tour

The Tipón - Piquillacta - Andahuaylillas road

The tour to the South Valley of Cusco lasts only 5 hours. It starts with the pick up of the tourist from his hotel in the city of Cusco.

Then we will take a touristic transportation to the town and archaeological site of Tipon. There, with a professional tour guide, the visitor will visit its temples, gardens and enclosures.

Then we make the short trip to the archaeological site of Piquillacta. There, the visitor will learn about the mysteries of this Wari city. You will visit its roads, squares, enclosures, colcas and more.

The next journey will be further south to the Andean town of Andahuaylillas where we will visit the temple of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its baroque decoration.

Finally, always on board the tourist transport, visitors will return to the city of Cusco.

Cusco South Valley Tour

The religious route Cusco - Andahuaylillas - Huaro - Urcos

This route is promoted by the religious order of the Society of Jesus in Cusco. Its objective is to revalue the colonial baroque art of the religious temples in the South Valley of Cusco. The route lasts 5 hours.

The circuit begins in the city of Cusco with a visit to the temple of the Society of Jesus (located in front of the Plaza de Armas of the city). The visit to this and the other temples will always be accompanied by a tour guide.

On board a tourist transport, visitors will travel to the town of Andahuaylillas where they will visit the church of San Pedro Apostle, also known as the Sistine Chapel of America.

Again on board the tourist transport we arrive at the next destination: the town of Huaro, famous for its delicious bread. There you will visit the church of San Juan Bautista.

The last destination will be the city of Urcos where we will visit the chapel of the Purified Virgin of Canincunca. Finally we return to Cusco.

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