South Valley Tour in Cusco

Duration: 1/2 Day

Discover the fascinating South Valley Tour in Cusco on our half-day journey. Explore Tipón to admire its amazing agricultural systems and Inca irrigation channels, as well as the ancient pre-Inca city of Pikillacta. Immerse yourself in history and marvel at the legacy of these civilizations on an unforgettable trip that combines culture, archaeology, and Andean landscapes. Join us on this unique adventure and let yourself be amazed by the historical richness of the South Valley!

Highlights

Hotel pickup at 09:00 am for greater convenience.
Tipón: impressive Inca hydraulic works, irrigation channels and water distribution system.
Pikillacta: pre-Inca Wari city with great historical and urban value.
Andahuaylillas: the famous “Sistine Chapel of America”, with murals and paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries.
Saylla and Huasao: tasting of the region’s typical gastronomy.
Return to Cusco and hotel transfer after a day full of culture, history and unique landscapes.

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Travel Itinerary

This tour combines beautiful natural landscapes with Inca architecture in Tipon and pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillakta, visiting the beautiful Chapel of Andahuaylillas known as the "Sistine Chapel of America," as well as the opportunity to taste the delicious typical cuisine in Saylla, Huasao..

First Visit:

Our first stop will be at the archaeological site of Tipon, where we will learn more about the hydraulic works, such as the fountain and its wonderful channels, and about the water distribution system to each plot.

Second Visit:

After a guided tour, our journey takes us to Pikillacta, a site that offers a combination of landscape, history, and, above all, urban organization. It demonstrates how the surroundings used to be.

Our final destination will be Andahuaylillas, also known as The Sistine Chapel of America, where you can find a fabulous collection of Cusco paintings, as well as mural paintings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries. Inside this temple, you can appreciate the famous door with inscriptions in five languages, which was completely covered in gold.