TOUR VALLED SUR
The Cusco South Valley Tour allows you to discover the tourist attractions of Andahuaylillas, an ancient village with a colonial church; Pikillacta, an archaeological site from the Wari culture; and Tipón, a site where water was worshipped. It contains enclosures, terraces, platforms, irrigation works, and more.
Duration
1 Day
Altitude Max.
3,200 msnm.
Group Size
1-15
Difficulty
Medium-Hight
Itinerary
This tour begins with pickup from your hotel around 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. We will then depart by bus south of Cusco, where we will be able to observe beautiful landscapes. The first stop will be the archaeological site of Tipón, an Inca ceremonial center where a stone canal controlled the flow of water from the high peaks of Pachatusan Hill to the lowlands of the valley.
Afterwards, we will visit the Pikillacta Archaeological Complex, which literally means “city of fleas.” It is an ancient walled citadel of the Wari Empire, which was one of the most important regional centers of the Wari culture during its expansion toward the city of Cusco.
Finally, we will conclude the tour with a visit to the beautiful Andahuaylillas Church, a small gem from the Colonial period, also known as “The Sistine Chapel of America.” Inside, we will find an impressive collection of canvases with gold-leafed frames and mural paintings, Baroque altarpieces, and more. We’ll also be able to see the famous pentalinguistic gate.
We’ll be back in Cusco at approximately 2:30 p.m.
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Recommendation
- Bring sunscreen
- Camera
- Hat and sunglasses
Faq's
The tour begins with hotel pickup between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and it ends around 2:30 p.m. when we return to Cusco.
You’ll visit three main attractions:
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Tipón: a sophisticated Inca hydraulic system and ceremonial site.
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Pikillaqta: a large pre-Inca city from the Wari culture.
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Andahuaylillas Church: known as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its elaborate murals and baroque interior.
No, entrance tickets are not included. You will need the Partial Tourist Ticket (Boleto TurÃstico Parcial) to access Tipón and Pikillaqta, and a separate entrance fee for the Andahuaylillas Church.
No, lunch is not included. However, there are usually opportunities to buy snacks or dine in local restaurants after the tour.
Yes, the tour is considered moderate in difficulty and suitable for people of all ages. However, there will be some walking involved on uneven terrain.
The tour is conducted in Spanish, English, and Portuguese, depending on the group and guide availability.
Tourist-class vehicles with professional drivers are used for comfort and safety, with pickup directly from your hotel in the historic center or nearby.
It can be done either as a shared group tour or as a private tour depending on your preference at the time of booking.
Since this is a half-day tour ending by mid-afternoon, it is possible to combine it with light activities in Cusco such as museum visits or a walk around San Blas neighborhood.
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