CUSCO CITY TOUR


Cusco the "Archaeological Capital of America" , see the oldest continuously inhabited city, a beautiful place filled with contrasts between the indigenous styles and the modern western world. It is these contrasts that have given Cusco its rare beauty. Visit the most important, such as the Cathedral, Koricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Kenko, Puca Pucara and Tambomachay. Destination South America, Peru, Cusco. Major Activities: Cultural, exploring, walking.

DESCRIPTION
Pick up from hotel and start the tour visiting the Cathedral one of the best examples of colonial art built in the time of the same name was built over approximately 100 years for its construction stones were brought from Sacsayhuaman , here we can see altarpieces plated gold leaf and one made of pure silver, and also see images in bulk from main characters of the Catholic religion , we can also see paintings of the Cusco School and a pulpit superbly worked by craftsmen typical Barrio de San Blas , continuing our visit we enter the famous temple of Koricancha which translated into Spanish means Campus gold , Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in his actual comments indicate that this place had all the walls covered with gold leaf and inside they found hundreds of objects made of gold and silver were used as offerings to their deities and were also used to get them out in procession on major festivals such as Inti Raymi , then we will leave the city within 10 minutes and visit Sacsayhuaman which translated into Spanish means head festooned or marbled , this name was attributed as their walls have a unique characteristic way of teeth that are located on two levels called bastions here gave the last battle of Inca resistance against the Spanish invasion that is why many confuse Fortress but by all accounts it is said that this was a temple of worship to Illapa or Ray , also worship center of the Sun and other deities , now here is the party of Inti Raymi , then continue our visit to Kenko place dedicated to the cult of the Pachamama , Puka Pukara was an inn or resting place here happens because one of the Inca trails to Chinchaysuo finally Tambomachay which was dedicated to the worship of water and spiritual purification , return to Cusco and transfer to hotel , overnight.

INCLUDED:
  • Tourist transport. (shared service)
  • Professional guide
  • Tickets.
NO INCLUDED:
  • Extras & gratuities.
DURATION:
3 hours approx.

OUTPUTS:
14:00hrs

RECOMMENDATIONS:
For this city tour in Cusco, you need to bring a jacket or windbreaker, as sometimes it's a little windy in the afternoons. If you do this tour during the months of December to March, it is recommended to bring an umbrella or rain jacket because it might rain. Bring camera.

TRAVEL VOUCHER:
For each tour / service than you have booked we will issue within 24 hours a voucher / electronic receipt, which you must print and present at the time of starting the hike.

LOCAL INFORMATION:
Our office will be sent via e- mail the complete information of the tour operator , such as office address , phone numbers and name of the person responsible for providing the services.