TOUR A LA CIUDAD Y RUINAS ALEDAÑAS

Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this fascinating and thought-provoking afternoon tour of Cuzco’s greatest landmarks and the ruins of ancient Inca sites near the city. See the Santo Domingo Monastery and the Coricancha, the Sacsayhuaman and the Plaza de Armas in Cuzco proper and the ritual sites of Kenko and Tambomachay in the outskirts. Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this fascinating and thought-provoking afternoon tour of Cuzco’s greatest landmarks and the ruins of ancient Inca sites near the city. See the Santo Domingo Monastery and the Coricancha, the Sacsayhuaman and the Plaza de Armas in Cuzco proper and the ritual sites of Kenko and Tambomachay in the outskirts. This exciting five-hour tour offers a glimpse into how great the capital of the Incas was and just how much was lost when it was conquered. Highlights Perfect introduction for first-time visitors. Marvel at Coricancha religious complex Unearth the riches of the Inca Empire with this tour. Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman. Learn about Cusco history with this activity. The tour starts with a visit to Santo Domingo Convent, a large Renaissance-baroque complex, which was built over the Inca Coricancha temple. It was one of the most important temples dedicated to worshipping the sun, and its foundations are still prominent at the base of the convent. Ancient chronicles say the temple was covered in gold leaf. Then, visit the Cathedral at the Main Square. Head uphill to the mega fortress of Sacsayhuaman, which was built from large polished rocks and protected the entrance to the city. Continue to the ritual sites of Kenko, where sacrifices are believed to have taken place, and Tambomachay, where water was worshipped as a sacred element. Then finally visit Puka Pukara (Red fortress in Quechua) an Inca military complex located on a prominent hill. Its dwellings, squares, bathrooms, aqueducts, walls, and towers can still be appreciated. Languages Spanish and English Redeem informationVoucher type: Not neededVoucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!LocationStart point: Pick-up from hotels in Cusco downtown. This activity does not include the pick up from private residences (Airbnb), If you stay in them, Please contact us days prior the start of the tour, in order to coordinate a meeting point for the pick-upEnd point: Same as the starting pointScheduleOpening dates13:00 - 18:00Duration: 5 HoursGuide optionsGuide type: GuideRequirementsPlease ensure that you have acquired your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC), in order to be gain entrance to the sites. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please provide the hotel name at the moment of reservation. The guided tour is not wheelchair accessible. Infants, 0-2 years old must sit on laps. The visit to Maras is subject to changes during the rainy season for the months of December to March .RecommendationsPlease wear comfortable shoes. , Bring comfortable clothes , Sun cream.