Pikillaqta

We start with the pick up from your hotel and then head to the south of Cusco passing through beautiful landscapes. The first place we will visit will be the archaeological complex of Tipon known for its impressive agricultural terraces and irrigation canals then visit the archaeological complex of Pikillacta dating from the pre-Inca period of the Wari culture. Finally we will visit the oldest colonial temple in South America, the Sistine Chapel of Andahuaylillas. Our tour will be culminating in the Plaza de Armas at 16:00 P.M.

The Cusco Tourist Ticket is a must-have when you visit Cusco and Cusco Region in Sacred Valley. Choose between different circuits for either 1, 2 or 10 days admission to the most important tourist attractions, divided between: Circuit I, 1-Day Pass: Ticket includes entrance in the following archeological sites inside Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara. Ticket valid for usage for 1 day in which you can visit all 4 attractions. Circuit II, 2-Day Pass: Ticket includes entrance in the following archeological sites inside Sacred Valley: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray. Ticket valid for usage for 2 days in which you can visit all 4 attractions mentioned. Circuit III, 10-Day Pass: Entrance to the 16 most important archaeological sites and museums of Cusco. With this ticket, enjoy entrance to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Tipon, Piquillacta, Pachacutec Inca Monument, Qosqo Native Art Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Qorikancha Site Museum, Regional Historical Museum, and Popular Art Museum. Ticket valid for usage for 10 days in which you can visit all attractions mentioned.

Take advantage of savings and enjoy the convenience of the Cusco Tourist Ticket which includes entrances to Cusco’s and Sacred Valley’s most important tourist sites. Benefit from hotel delivery service to your hotel or Airbnb located in the Cusco Historic Center or Wanchaq. Choose from a 1, 2, or 10-day Tourist Ticket:  10-Day Tourist Ticket - Cusco City and Sacred Valley: Entrance to the 16 most important archaeological sites and museums of Cusco. With this ticket, enjoy entrance to the Archaeological Park of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, Puca Pucara, Pisac, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, Moray, Tipon, Piquillacta, Pachacutec Inca Monument, Qosqo Native Art Center, Museum of Contemporary Art, Qorikancha Site Museum, Regional Historical Museum, and Popular Art Museum. Ticket valid for usage for 10 consecutive days in which you can visit all attractions mentioned. 2-Day Tourist Ticket - Sacred Valley: Ticket includes entrance in the following archeological sites inside Sacred Valley: Pisaq, Ollantaytambo, Chinchero, and Moray. Ticket valid for usage for 2 consecutive days in which you can visit all 4 attractions mentioned. 1-Day Tourist Ticket - Cusco City: Ticket includes entrance in the following archeological sites inside Sacsayhuaman Archeological Park: Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay, and Puca Pucara. Ticket valid for usage for 1 day in which you can visit all 4 attractions.

Live an unforgettable experience with the stunning beauty of Cusco's South Valley on this magical half-day tour that begins around 8:30 am. We will pick you up from your selected hotel in Cusco and embark on a trip that will take you to the southeast of Cusco. on the Cusco-Puno route. After being picked up from your hotel between 8:40 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. m., We will go to the Tipón Archaeological Complex to begin your Inca adventure. The complex is located 24 kilometers southeast of Cusco and is one of the least visited sites in the Cusco area. Tipón's most notable feature is its irrigation system which has been in use for centuries and continues to provide water for agriculture in the surrounding towns. Next, we will go to Pikillacta, an ancient urban center built by the pre-Inca Wari culture. This historic site has more than one thousand buildings, including colcas, plazas, houses, temples, and streets, some of which are up to four stories high, known as Rumicolca, and was a travel checkpoint for the Incas. After this complex, you will advance towards Andahuaylillas. Here you will discover the “Sistine Chapel of Peru”, a church that houses golden altars, paintings and ceilings of many colors. The chapel is simple and unassuming on the outside, but inside you'll find masterpiece after masterpiece as you explore the fascinating walls. On the way back to Cusco you will also pass through Saylla, where you can enjoy the lunch like delicious and famous pork cracklings. The tour will end when our transportation drop you off one block from the main square of Cusco.

Itinerary After picking you up at the hotel at 8:30 a.m., we will leave behind the historic center of the ancient capital of the Inca Empire to enter the South Valley of Cusco. Walking through the beautiful landscapes that lead to Quispicanchis, we will arrive at Tipon, an impressive archaeological complex of Inca worship. Here we will see with a guided tour how water, one of the basic elements of the Andean cosmovision, was worshipped. You will be surprised! The excursion will continue with a visit to Pikillacta, another important pre-Inca archaeological site, famous for the use of stucco on its walls. Did you know that it dates back to the 15th and 18th centuries? Our last stop will be Andahuaylillas, a peaceful traditional village where we will walk through its streets and main square to reach its picturesque chapel, known as the Sistine Chapel of America, as the ceiling and walls are filled with paintings of the Cuzco school. After visiting this masterpiece we will return to Cusco and leave you near the Plaza de Armas at 3:00 pm.

You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometers from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas. Also called The Sistine Chapel of America, due to the high quality of the pieces of art found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored. From here, he will return to Cusco.

This tour combines beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipón, pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, and a visit to the Andahuaylillas Chapel, known as the Sistine Chapel of America.  Be collected at your accommodation in Cusco around 8:30 AM. Travel to the south of Cusco and observe the beautiful landscapes of the Andean Mountain Range. The first stop will be at the archaeological center of Tipón, which is a ceremonial Inka center. Here, through a stone channel, the flow of water from the high summits of the Pachatusan hill to the lowlands of the valley was controlled.  Later, visit the Archaeological Complex of Pikillaqta, which means the city of fleas. It is an old walled citadel of the Wari Empire, which was one of the most important regional centers of the Wari Culture during its expansion into the city of Cusco. Conclude the journey by visiting the beautiful Church of Andahuaylillas, which is a little jewel of the Colonial period. It is also known as The Sistine of America and inside is an impressive collection of canvases with gold-plated frames, mural paintings, and baroque altarpieces. 

Pick up at 8:00 am approximately. The first stop will be the Tipon archaeological group corresponding to the Inca period where you can see an exceptional hydraulic system, where you can see the open-air conduits that are intact. Then, we will pass through Pikillaqta archaeological group is a sign of a great civilization, recognized by the extraordinary planning capacity of its cities, the Wari culture (Pre Inca). Finally, we will visit Andahuaylillas. It exhibits one of the most beautiful samples of Colonial Art with golden altars, murals, paintings and polychrome ceilings. On the way back, we will pass through Saylla, a typical village of Cusco where you can enjoy delicious pork rinds (optional).

Inca Heritage Tour: Tipón, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco Your adventure begins with a convenient pick-up from your hotel or meeting point between 8:45 and 9:00 AM. From there, we’ll head south towards the Tipón Archaeological Complex, located 24 km from Cusco. This lesser-known site is famous for its impressive Inca irrigation system, still in use today, providing water for local agriculture and showcasing Inca engineering at its finest. Next, we’ll continue to Pikillacta, a vast archaeological site with over a thousand structures, including colcas, plazas, temples, and streets, once a major checkpoint for travelers during the Inca period. Here, you’ll learn about the Rumicolca gateway, a key site on the Inca road network. Our journey will then take us to Andahuaylillas, home to the stunning "Sistine Chapel of Peru". Despite its simple exterior, the church’s interior is adorned with golden altars, vibrant paintings, and intricate ceilings, offering a visual feast of colonial art. On our return to Cusco, we’ll pass through Saylla, known for its southern gastronomy, where you can indulge in delicious local dishes like pork cracklings, trout, and other regional specialties. The tour concludes with a drop-off at Recocijo Square in the heart of Cusco, where you’ll have the rest of the day to explore

The main point of this circuit is the chapel of Andahuaylillas, which displays some beautiful colonial works of art, from its gold leaf altars to its paintings and murals. Itinerary We start picking you up from your hotel between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:00 am (hotel in the historical center of the city). Our first stop will be the archaeological center of Tipon, the most important example of the hydraulic engineering of the Incas We will continue our tour visiting the archaeological center of Pikillaqta, a sample of a great civilization such as the Wari. Finally, to close with a flourish we will visit the temple of Andahuaylillas, where we can see its beautiful baroque style paintings and adorned with gold leaf. On our way back to the historical center we will pass by Saylla where we will be able to taste the maginificent flavors of chicharron, a typical dish based on pork. (optional) We will finish with a transfer to your hotel.