Cusco is considered a cosmopolitan city due to the large number of travelers from around the world. It is a city that retains strong roots in its Andean history and culture, making it unique and special. Cusco was the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and contains a great deal of history and cultural heritage.
In addition, the city of Cusco has a vibrant cultural life, with traditional festivals and celebrations throughout the year, such as the Inti Raymi (Festival of the Sun) and the Cusco Carnival. It is also known for its delicious Peruvian cuisine, which includes dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and ají de gallina.
Pacha Mama Spirit offers a day for you to dedicate to getting to know the city of Cusco, visiting places such as the fortress of Sacsayhuaman, the main cathedral of Cusco, the temple of Qoricancha, among other special places.
This tour starts in the early hours of the day, between 8:00am and 10:00am, according to your preference. We will pick you up from your hotel and take you to the transportation that will take us on a guided visit to the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Once we finish exploring this wonderful place, we will head to the restaurant reserved for lunch. After lunch, we will walk through the streets of Cusco and visit the main cathedral, where we will learn about its interesting history and construction.
Next, we will visit the Qoricancha temple, where we can observe the blend of the ancient Inca and Spanish cultures in this beautiful building. We will end our tour with a visit to the Inka Museum, which will allow us to learn more about the ancient life and customs of the Inca Empire.
We will then return you to your hotel. The approximate duration of the tour is 6 hours.
Map not included
Map not included
The Tourist Ticket (BTG) allows you to enter all the archaeological sites chosen for this tour and other archaeological sites located outside the city.
All services are private.
An 11-day, 10-night trip is an ideal package for you to discover the country's main tourist attractions.
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