Cusco South Valley Tour: Explore Tipón, Pikillacta and Andahuaylillas in Half a Day
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Cusco
Discover the wonders of the Cusco South Valley on a half-day tour. Visit the Church of San Pedro, explore the ancient city of Pikillacta, and marvel at the impressive Temple of Water in Tipon. Book now!
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas - Andahuaylillas Chapel
    You will know this impressive church built in the 16th century that has period murals and gold decorations, continuing to visit Pikillacta.
  • Pikillaqta - Pikillacta
    This is an ancient archaeological site of the Wari culture built during the 6th century, before the start of the Inca Empire, then we visit the most important site of the tour, Tipon.
  • Tipon - Tipon
    This construction still conserves water channels built during the Inca empire and is an impressive example of Inca engineering.
What's Included
  • Transport
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Entrance tickets to the Chapel of Andahuaylillas
  • Travel insurance
Additional Information

Just beyond the southern border of the city of Cusco lies a spectacular valley teeming with magnificent scenery and notable archaeological sites. Notably, the famed Saint Peter’s Church (Andahuaylillas), often referred to as the American Sistine Chapel, is recognized for its stunning religious artwork, Baroque-style paintings, gold-leaf framing, unattributed images from the Cusco School, and mesmerizing murals. The Pickillacta site amazes visitors with its incredible urban design comprising over a thousand structures, including temples, colcas, and multi-story buildings constructed by the Wari. Our tour concludes at Tipon, home to a remarkable Water Temple featuring meticulously designed hydraulic channels and agricultural irrigation systems. The tour’s overall duration is 6 hours, approximately from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Location
Plaza Kusipata
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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D6860hlmargaritam
Sep 28, 2023
South Valley, a destination known to few but WONDERFUL! - Very few know this tour and if it is worth it. The places are very beautiful, the church of Andahuaylillas is amazing once you enter, the mural painting it has is really wonderful, you are totally amazed. I liked it a lot and highly recommended.
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