Waqrapukara Tour 1 Day

Discover the incredible Waqrapukara

1 Day

TRIP SUMMARY

This archaeological center is a mixture of pre-Inca and Inca construction, therefore, it was built by the Qanchi ethnic group and in the time of the Incas, it was probably built in the period of government of the Inca Wayna Khápaq considered as a fortress.

Waqrapukara Cusco is a new tourist attraction whose mysteries have not yet been deciphered and that allows a magnificent view of the night sky, populated with constellations, planets, and stars of enormous value in the Inca worldview; Fortress, sanctuary, and astronomical observatory are the interpretations of this enigmatic monument of classic Inca architecture that is located at 4,300 meters above sea level, in the abysses of the Apurímac river canyon, south of the city of Cusco.

Waqrapukara 1 Day Tour ITINERARY

Day 1: Waqrapukara Tour

We will start with the respective pick-up from the hotel in Cusco at 05:00 am

We will take the southern route from Cusco to the town of Sangarara where we will have our first stop.

Then we will continue along a zigzag road to the parking lot, from where the walk will begin.

Later we will have a walk of approximately 2 hours until we reach the archaeological complex of Waqrapukara, upon arrival we will have enough time to take pictures and tour a large part of the place.

Then we will return by the same route to the parking lot to return to the city of Cusco (approximate time of arrival 18:00 hrs.)

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE TRIP?

Includes

Transport to and from your hotel in Cusco
Bilingual guide
Entrance fee to the Park
Breakfast and Lunch box
First aid kit -including a small oxygen tank
buffet lunch

Doesn't include

Accommodation
Water and snack
Horseback available upon request
Tips
Travel /Health / Emergency insurance
Trekking poles – you can rent them from us

Recommendations

Water
Rain jacket – poncho- Long sleeve shirt
Trekking footwear
Winter hat and gloves
Rain pants
Head Torch
Snacks
Sunblock, factor 35+ recommended
Sunglasses and sun hat
Camera with spare batteries – batteries run down faster at high altitudes
Binoculars
Cash for the entrance fee and extras.
Trekking poles (recommended especially for the steep descents, can be rented from us)