Waqrapukara - 1 Day
Description
Waqrapukara is an Inca fortress located on top of a mountain south of Cusco. Its name comes from a Quechua word that means ‘Fortress in the shape of a horn’ because this construction is between two rock formations in the shape of horns. It is located in the district of Acos, province of Acomayo in the department of Cusco. It is near the Apurimac River at 4 300 m a. s. n. m. It was built by the Canchis and then conquered by the Incas. It was declared in July 2017 as Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the Ministry of Culture.
Waqrapukara 1 Day
The pick up from the hotel is between 04:30 to 05:00 am, once the whole group is complete we will start the tour, we will travel for 3 hours towards the valley south of the city of Cusco, on the way we will make a stop (Cusipata) to have breakfast, then continue along a zigzagging route until you reach the community of Santa Lucia, once there we will get ready about 10 minutes to make the final preparations and thus begin the walk towards Waqrapukara.
The hike is uphill with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is approximately 2.5 km; arriving at Waqrapukara the guide will explain us about the importance of this archaeological complex. You will have enough time to walk around the place and take pictures. After the visit, we will return to Santa Lucia to board our vehicle that will return us to Cusco. On the way we will stop for lunch and after a short rest we will continue our trip back to Cusco. This tour ends at 18:30 hours approximately. End of service.
INCLUDES
- Tourist transportation.
- Professional guide.
- 01 breakfast.
- 01 lunch.
- First aid kit and oxygen balloon.
- Orientation and permanent monitoring to the passenger.
NOT INCLUDED
- Entrance ticket to Waqrapukara (20 soles).
- Consumption and personal expenses of the passengers. Passengers’ personal expenses.
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Hydrate well.
- Sun protection and hat.
- Follow the guide’s instructions.
- Communicate any discomfort.
- Respect the environment.
- Carry camera or phone.
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USD. 42
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