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- WAQRAPUKARA
Waqrapukara (from quechua waqra, ‘horn’ and pukara fortress) in the form of a horn Huacrapucara is an Inca archaeological site located in the rural community of Huayqui, annex of Percca in the district of acos located in the province of acomayo in the department of Cusco. It is near the Apurimac river at 4 300 m. a.s.l. It was built by the Canchis and then conquered by the Incas. The building would be an Inca sanctuary. The building is located on platforms, squares and a stone forest its function was a place of ceremony made sacrifices in honor of the sun god and the apus.
PLACES TO VISIT:
- Apurimac Canyon
- Fortress of Waqrapukara
- Andean Communities
- Beautiful landscapes
- Tour description
WAQRAPUKARA - CUSIPATA - APURIMAC CANYON
We will pick you up from your hotel around 4:30 am. Then we drive to the town of Cusipata to enjoy a delicious breakfast. After breakfast we will travel for 1 hour more in tourist transport to the town of Santa Lucia. Arriving at the town of Santa Lucia we will take a detour traveling for 15 minutes more through a zigzag road until we reach the place Punta Carretera. Here we will get ready for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations. Once everyone is ready we will start walking, the walk is uphill with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is about 2.5 kilometers, arriving at Waqrapukara the guide will explain the importance of this archaeological complex, then we will have free time to explore the site on our own and take pictures, after the visit we will enjoy a delicious box lunch, then we will return by the same road to Punta Carretera, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Arriving to Cusco at 6:00 p.m.
What includes?
Transportation (round trip)
Pick up and return to your hotel in Cusco.
Professional local tour guide
Entrance tickets to waqrapukara
•First aid kit
What is NOT included?
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Prices:
| Price | $60.00 |
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