Waqrapukara in Cusco, Day trip to the South of Cusco

Day tripCusco, Perú

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The visit to Waqrapukara is a one day tour for those who wish to have a totally different experience from the other tours in the south of Cusco. This tour leads us to mountains that are not so high but with beautiful and incredible landscapes. Everything will start as always with the pick up of the passengers from the door of their hotel between 04:30 to 05:30 in the morning. The first leg of the trip will be to the Cusipata district where we can all have breakfast. Then we will return to our transport where we will continue with the trip until we reach the community of Santa Lucia. Here we can all get our belongings ready to start the walk to Waqrapukara. In Waqrapukara, we will see some archaeological remains of what was probably one of the Inca citadels and temples of great importance. Although there are not many traces left, today, we will find a beautiful landscape and the mysticism that this horn-shaped mountain contains, along with its stairways and archaeological remains. We will have everything necessary to make this trip possible, such as transportation, food, and an expert guide on the tour. We comply with the itinerary and on average we will finish this tour in Cusco before 6:30 p.m.

General information

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GuideEnglish, Español

Pickup service includedWait in the lobby of your hotel or at the agreed meeting point 10 minutes before your scheduled time. Pickups are available from hotels within the historic center of Cusco.

from50.00 USDby person

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What will you do

The first activity that we will carry out will be to coordinate the pick up from your hotel. Once the time is agreed, you will have to wait in the lobby of your hotel. It is recommended to have your belongings in a small backpack to only have a day's activity. Next, we will start with the trip through the South Valley of Cusco. Travel time can be long, so tourists can rest during the first leg of the trip to Cusipata. In Cusipata we will descend in the parking lot of the restaurant where we will all be able to taste an exquisite breakfast. We continue with the trip until we reach the town of Santa Lucía. In this place, we will all begin to get ready to start the walk. The walking time is only one hour that can be extended for a few more minutes. Once we arrive at Waqrapukara, we will begin the tour of the archaeological site with the help of our guide. This tour can also last from 1 to 1 hour and 30 minutes. We will return to Santa Lucía where we can have lunch contemplating a large part of the landscape and then return to Cusco.

Itinerary

We will go through the hotels between 04:30 and 05:30 in the morning.
We will begin with a trip to Waqrapukara, leaving through the south of Cusco.
The trip can take 2 hours until we reach Cusipata where we will have breakfast.
After breakfast it is time to return to the transport from where we will start the trip from Cusipata to Santa Lucía.
The walking time is approximately one hour.
The landscapes that we will see are very different from those seen in the Sacred Valley.
It is likely that the weather will change during the walk, try to bring a windbreaker jacket.
Once in Waqrapukara we will start the tour with our guide.
After the tour, the pertinent photographs and a well-deserved rest; We will return to Saint Lucia.
In this place, we will be able to have a picnic lunch.
After all the tour we will return to our transport to start the return to Cusco.
We will arrive in Cusco before 6:30 p.m., exactly where we will end up in the Plaza de Armas of Cusco.

What includes

Transportation from your hotel.
Transportation with comfortable seats.
Guide who knows Waqrapukara.
Tickets to Waqrapukara.
Breakfast and box lunch.
Transportation to start the walk and to return to Cusco.
First aid kit.
Beautiful landscapes throughout the trip.
Oxygen balloon.
Transportation to other destinations.
Trekking poles.
Snack during the trip or walk.
Tips.
Printed photos.

Important information

What to bring

Sunscreen.
Bring a windbreaker jacket.
Waqrapukara is 4140 meters above sea level.
It is likely that you will feel a slight discomfort typical of altitude sickness.
It is recommended to bring a waterproof poncho.
A cap or hat.
Wear comfortable and resistant shoes.
Wear comfortable clothing.

Before travelling

Try to bring a small backpack, where to place drinks and personal documents.
Remember that you can have contact with our travel advisors before starting the tour.
Confirm the pick up time.
You can acclimatize a day before. This route is not very complicated.

Consider:

Deviating from the path or hiking trail will create problems and delays.
It will be necessary to take into account the pick-up and return times.
Damaging archaeological remains is prohibited.
Spoiling or damaging the route to Waqrapukara generates fines for the offending person.
In case you have not had a correct acclimatization, take this tour without rushing.

Frequent questions

What will we find in Waqrapukara?

Waqrapukara, is one of the most enigmatic Inca constructions that can be found in Cusco. This construction is on a peculiar mountain in the shape of horns, although some associate it with the ears of the llamas. Until now, it has a mysticism due to the importance and possible functions that this place would have. In addition, it is narrated that bloody battles of an opposition group against the Inca dynasty took place between its plains.

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