Highlights
- Walk in front of monumental sculptures inspired by the Pachamama, the apus, the puma and other elements of Andean thought.
- See how the figures seem to emerge from the rocky walls and integrate with the rural environment.
- Explore the Valley of the Goblins in Alto Qosqo, San Sebastian district, approximately eight kilometers from the center of Cusco.
- Walk through a recreational space suitable for families, couples and groups of friends.
- Explore the Forest of Ents, where roots and logs have been used to form large faces and characters.
- Enjoy a route with lower physical demand than mountain hikes.
Itinerary
Departure from Cusco
Highlights: quiet start from the city, without pick-up at dawn.
The tour will start at approximately 10:00 a.m.
The meeting point or pick-up time will be confirmed the day before. In the group service a central point of Cusco can be established, while in the private service you can coordinate the pickup from the hotel within the operating area.
Before boarding the vehicle, the guide will check the passenger list and explain the order of the visits.
The route brings together places located in different sectors of Cusco. Because of this, the order can be modified according to the traffic, the opening hours and the number of visitors in each park.
Bring water and a snack, as the program does not include meals.
Perception of the passenger
The scale of the sculptures is best understood when you walk near them. From afar they may seem like part of the wall, but as you approach, faces, hands and reliefs of several meters appear.
In the high sectors it can feel wind. It is also possible to notice a slight shortness of breath if you have just arrived in Cusco, since the visit is made at an altitude similar or above the city.
Perception of the passenger
Part of the dynamic is walking slowly and observing the details. Some figures can go unnoticed if you advance fast.
The trails are short, although there are steps, stones and small slopes. On rainy days, certain areas may become slippery.
Environmental value
The sculptures attract attention, but the wetland must be treated as a sensitive ecosystem.
The passenger must not:
- Enter the water.
- Start plants.
- Feeding birds.
- Shed waste.
- Get off the trails.
- Emit loud noises near wildlife.
Bird watching depends on the season, noise and movement within the park.
Perception of the passenger
The twisted roots and trunks form expressions that change depending on the angle from which they are observed.
These are not ancient figures or Andean idols. They are contemporary works created for artistic and recreational purposes.
The tour can be pleasant for children, although they should avoid climbing in sculptures that have not been designed as games.
Technical Details
- Departure time: approximately 10:00 a.m.
- Transportation: tourist vehicle.
- Altitude of Cusco: approximately 3,399 meters above sea level.
- Leaving the most urban areas, the landscape shifts to fields, slopes, rural housing and open sectors.
- Reference distance: about 8 kilometers from the center.
- Travel time: approximately 25 to 45 minutes.
- Difficulty:
Important Service Information
Pickup and Starting Point The tour starts at approximately 10:00 a.m. In the private service you can coordinate the pick-up from the hotel when you are within the operational area and there is vehicular access. Private service may end at the hotel when confirmed.
Availability
The Mysterious Route can operate throughout the year, subject to:
- Opening of the parks.
- Availability of the guide.
- State of access.
- Weather conditions.
- Minimum number of passengers.
It can be requested 24 hours in advance when there are places.
We recommend booking several days in advance during weekends, holidays and school holidays.
Park schedules and fees can be changed. Therefore, revenues are only considered confirmed after receiving the response of operations.
Last minute requests should be coordinated directly with the Peceros Agency Travel reservation area.
Information about the places of the tour
Apukunaq Tianan
It is located in the sector of Sencca, Poroy district.
It is a contemporary art park with monumental sculptures linked to interpretations of the Andean worldview.
It is not an archaeological site.
Valley of the Goblins
It is located in Alto Qosqo, San Sebastian district.
It is a recreational park with sculptures and fantastic figures installed between rock formations.
It does not correspond to a community of traditional beings or an ancient ceremonial place.
Huasao Wetland
It is located in Huasao, Oropesa district.
It is a recovered and conditioned ecosystem to receive visitors. His contemporary sculptures coexist with mirrors of water, vegetation and local fauna.
Forest of Ents
It is a recreational park of Huasao that uses trunks and roots to form large characters.
The figures are inspired by contemporary fantasy stories and productions.
Transport information
The tour is done by minivan or tourist vehicle.
Capacity will depend on the number of passengers.
Transportation covers:
- Departure from Cusco.
- Transfer to Poroy.
- Transfer to Alto Qosqo.
- Transfer to Huasao.
- Displacement between the parks.
- Return to Cusco.
The vehicle will be parked during each visit.
Passengers must respect the assigned seat and wear belts when available.
Travel restrictions
Strikes and demonstrations
Strikes and demonstrations can block streets or roads in Cusco.
Where there is a risk, Peceros Agency Travel may:
- Change the schedule.
- Modify the meeting point.
- Alter the order of the visits.
- Use a different route.
- Omitting a closed park.
- Cancel the tour.
The area of operations will communicate the available alternatives.
Safety will take precedence.
Closures of parks
Each park is managed by third parties.
A place can close by:
- Private activities.
- Internal work.
- Heavy rain.
- Access problems.
- Administrative decisions.
- Lack of staff.
When a park closes without warning, operations will evaluate an alternative of similar value when possible.
Weather conditions
The rain can generate:
- Slipping trails.
- Less visibility.
- Closure of viewpoints.
The guide can reduce the time in an area when there is a thunderstorm or risk of fall.
Health restrictions
This tour does not require a demanding hike, but it develops at an altitude similar or above Cusco.
New arrivals may feel:
- Lack of light air.
People with heart, respiratory, or mobility problems should consult with their doctor.
Passengers should report any discomfort to the guide.
Minors
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
They cannot:
- Climb unauthorized sculptures.
- Getting close to the water alone.
- Running on wet trails.
- Separate from the group.
- Annoying animals.
Lost objects
Each passenger is responsible for their belongings.
Review:
- Hygienic services.
- Photo areas.
The agency will support consultations, but does not guarantee recovery.
Environmental Care and Behavior
Not allowed:
- Shed waste.
- Enter the water.
- Feeding birds.
- Start plants.
- Scratch sculptures.
- Climb restricted figures.
- Get off the trails.
- Use drones without permission.
- Disturb other visitors.
- Damaging roots or logs.
- Take stones, plants or other elements.
Inclusions
- Meals not specifically indicated in the itinerary, including personal orders and upgrades.
- Bottled water, snacks and additional drinks purchased during the route.
- Accommodation before or after the tour unless it is expressly listed in the package.
- Personal travel insurance, including medical care, evacuation and trip interruption coverage.
- Tips for guides, drivers, cooks or support staff; gratuities are voluntary.
- Personal purchases, souvenirs and other expenses chosen by the traveler.
- professional photographs.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Use of drones.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Income to unmentioned sectors.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Games with additional charge.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Transportation off the road.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Services not described.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Expenses caused by personal delays.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Medical expenses.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
- Activities suspended due to unsafe conditions.; this cost is payable directly by the traveler when required.
Upgrades
- Lunch at local restaurant; Reference Price: From USD 15
- Additional private transfer; Reference Price: From USD 25
- Pick up from remote hotels; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Guide in another language; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Photo shoot; Reference Price: From USD 80
- Child seat; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Travel insurance; Reference Price: According to coverage
- Refrigerium to carry; Reference Price: From USD 8
- Additional visit in the South Valley; Reference Price: Previous quote
- Transport for large groups; Reference Price: Previous quote
Additional prices are referential and depend on the date, supplier and number of passengers.
Discounts
- Students from 18 to 25 years old: consult current promotions.
- Children under 18 years: rate subject to the policy of each park.
- Under 11 years old: discount subject to the number of passengers and transportation costs.
- To request a child fee you must send a copy of the passport or identity card.
- Some parks may have differentiated rates for children.
- The income included does not always apply student discounts.
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