CITY TOUR 4 RUINS
THE MOST IMPORTANT HISTORICAL SITES IN CUSCO
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CUSCO’S ANCIENT TREASURES
Unveiling the Mysteries of City Tour 4 Ruins
A Guided Exploration of Sacsayhuaman, Qenqo, Puka Pukara, and Tambomachay.
We will see the four ruins that are adjacent to Cusco city, which are Qenqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and the megalithic temple Sacsayhuaman, which is an old edifice left behind by the Inca culture built in the 15th century. This is a half-day tour that you need to undertake while you are in Cusco City. It could be done to rediscover the culture of the Andes by traveling to the most significant archaeological sites in Cusco with the assistance of an experienced tour guide. Additionally, it is an excellent method for beginning the process of acclimating to the high altitude of the Andes during your trip.
OVERVIEW: CITY TOUR 4 RUINS CUSCO
- Duration: 4 hours
- Type of Tour: Cultural
- Max Altitude: 3,700 m
- Difficulty: Easy
Places to visit in city tour 4 ruins
- Tambomachay
- Pukapukara
- Qenqo
- Llamas zoo
- Sacsayhuaman
The first step to acclimate to Cusco’s altitude
We pick you up from your hotel at your preference time to drive 30 minutes to our first archeological site
Tambomachay (Temple of Water): Located at 3,700 m that was a worshipping center for the cult of water this construction was primed limestone in polygonal style. Tradition knows this monument as “El Baño de la Ñusta” (the place where the princess took bath) due to the existence of two aqueducts that carry crystal clear spring water all year round.
Puca Pucara (reddish fortress): A rest spot that provided shelter and food. This a construction that rather than modifying the surface on which it was built, adapted to the landscape by building three irregular parallel platforms
We will visit a “llamas zoo” here you will stroll making selfies with this fascinating Andean camels as llamas, alpacas, huanacos, vicuñas and more; where there is also an exhibition of colorful textiles handmade of this animal
Qenqo: You will be able to see an amphitheater with carved path leading underground galleries used for sacrifices, and also an ancient astronomical observatory
Sacsayhuaman: Majestic construction built on megalithic engraved stones around the XV century, the site has structures of up to 125 tons of weight, it extends over an area of more than 3 thousand hectares, on a hill surrounded by mountains with beautiful landscapes.
MAP OF CLASSIC INCA TRAIL 4 DAYS
INCLUDED
- Professional tour guide
- Round trip transportation
NOT INCLUDE
- Entrance to all tourist attractions
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Water
- Tips
ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR CITY TOUR 4 RUINS
- Water
- Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
- Outerwear
- Rain coat or rain poncho
- Comfortable shoes
- Toilet paper
- Camara
- Extra money
GROUP SERVICE
- $40.00 USD per person
PRIVATE SERVICE
- 02 people: $55.00 USD per person
- 03 people: $50.00 USD per person
- 04 people+: $45.00 USD per person
EXTRA INFO FOR CITY TOUR 4 RUINS TICKETS
PARTIAL CUSCO TOURIST TICKET : This ticket allows you to visit the 4 Inca sites of Cusco Saqsaywaman, Qenqo, Tambomachay and Puca Pucara. You may buy the ticket at the first Inca site visited doing the city tour 4 ruins.
- Cost: S/70.00 soles per person
- Children under 10 years: FREE
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