Cusco — the “Navel of the World” — is an inexhaustible source of tourist attractions and destinations for thousands of tourists. In this tour we present another of the interesting tourist circuits of the imperial city of the Incas, consisting of the sites of Tipón, Piquillaqta and Andahuaylillas. This strange conjunction of pre-Hispanic and Spanish remains is evidence of the cultural duality of the ancient capital of the Inca empire. At Inca Perú Travel, with the intention of satisfying your needs, we offer this tour where we will observe the pre-Hispanic roots of what is known as the “Archaeological Capital of America.”
Tipón: It is an archaeological group where we can appreciate the mastery of hydraulic engineering during the Inca era. In Tipón we will appreciate an exceptional irrigation system, with vertical and horizontal irrigation channels on stepped terraces, where water flows from the subsoil to a source from which it is distributed to the aforementioned channels. Tipón was an important agricultural production center. Today, the land continues to bear fruit in the platform system of this charming place.
Piquillaqta: We continue with this archaeological center located 18 km southeast of the imperial city of Cusco, which dates back to before the Inca civilization. Piquillaqta, baptized at the end of the colony with this Quechua term that means “flea town”, is characterized by its levels of stone, lime and plaster construction. In this archaeological center, its streets that form quadrants, double-story buildings with stuccoed walls and paved floors stand out. Initially Piquillaqta was a satellite city of the Wari (6th to 13th centuries AD), an important civilization prior to the empire of the children of the Sun; In addition, it is said that at one time it housed the famous Tiahuanaco culture.
Andahuaylillas: To the south of the city of Cusco is Andahuaylillas, a town that we will reach after a 45-minute trip aboard a bus. This traditional town houses in its main square a proud colonial temple with admirable paintings from the Cusco school, known as “The Sistine Chapel of America” for the beautiful baroque painting on the ceiling and walls.
A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
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Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
During the tour you will visit Tipon, Piquillaqta and Andahuaylillas. These sites offer a unique insight into Inca hydraulic engineering, pre-Hispanic architecture and Spanish influence in the region.
Tipón is known for its exceptional irrigation system and stepped terraces, which show the mastery of Inca hydraulic engineering. In addition, it was an important agricultural production center in Inca times.
Piquillaqta is an archaeological center that dates back to before the Inca civilization, characterized by its stone, lime and plaster construction levels. Its streets that form quadrants and its double-story buildings stand out.
Andahuaylillas is home to a colonial church with impressive interior decoration, including baroque paintings on ceilings and walls. Because of the beauty of its sacred art, it is known as the “Sistine Chapel of America.”
The tour includes transportation by first-class tour bus and official tour guide. However, it does not cover admission to the Sistine Chapel of America in Andahuaylillas or Tipón and Piquillaqta, which must be purchased with the Cusco Tourist Ticket.
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