In Cusco there are endless places to visit and many tourist places that still need to be promoted. One of them is Waqrapukara, translated into Spanish as Fortress of the Horns. It was possibly a site of administrative and religious origin that was formerly populated by the Qanchis. Take this alternative walk with us and enjoy the wonderful landscapes, canyons and amazing buildings that this magnificent place has.
At approximately 4:00 am we will begin picking up from our clients’ respective hotels. Then we will head towards the South of Cusco and after approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes we will be arriving at our restaurant to have breakfast. We will continue the trip for approximately 1 hour and 30 more minutes to the community of Santa Lucia, from here we will continue in our transportation for 15 more minutes to the road end, where we will begin a walk of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara. On the way we will observe wonderful places, abundant flora and fauna. We will arrive at the archaeological complex and enjoy a delicious box lunch. Immediately our guide will proceed to give you the corresponding explanations and we will have free time to take photographs.
We will return along the same route, take a short break and board our transportation that will return us to Cusco.
A group tour means that it is open for other hikers to join.
2 Travelers: $ 0 per person
3 Travelers: $ 0 per person
4 Travelers: $ 0 per person
5 Travelers: $ 0 per person
6 Travelers: $ 0 per person
7 Travelers: $ 0 per person
8 more Travelers: $ 0 per person
Private tours are available and the price depends on the size of the group.
Knowing the duration of the tour and the planned activities will help you properly prepare for the experience. The tour to Waqrapukara lasts a full day and includes pick-up from hotels in Cusco, breakfast, tourist transportation, walk to the Waqrapukara archaeological complex, explanations by the guide, free time to take photographs, box lunch and return to Cusco.
It is important to know the difficulty level of the hike to be physically and mentally prepared. The walk to Waqrapukara has a medium level of difficulty and during the journey you will be able to enjoy wonderful landscapes, canyons, flora and fauna.
It is essential to know what services are included in the tour price and what additional expenses you might have during the experience. The price of the tour includes tourist transportation, professional bilingual guide, breakfast, box lunch, oxygen bottle, first aid kit and entrance ticket. However, you should consider additional expenses such as tips and other personal extras.
Knowing what to bring with you during your hike is essential to ensuring a comfortable and safe experience. It is recommended to bring a small backpack, water, light, comfortable and warm clothing, hiking shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, a cap or hat, camera, fruits, snacks and personal medications.
Knowing what awaits you during your visit to the archaeological complex will help you have a clear idea of the experience. During your visit to Waqrapukara, you will be able to explore the amazing buildings of the place and learn about its history and cultural significance through the explanations provided by the guide.
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