Cusco – archaeological capital of america
Machu Picchu Tour Peru Cusco considered one of the most important cities of Peru, It is the center of the Inca Empire, World Cultural Heritage is one of the most visited places today, for the amount of important archaeological remains and tourist attractions, with Inca walls, colorful costumes, colonial churches built on Inca palaces, legendary Inca roads and all the beauty of a glorious past that envelops visitors to Cusco. With a great diversity of customs and traditions, Cusco still retains its Inca walls and streets with stone floors that blend with Colonial architecture.
CITY TOUR EXCURSION IN CUSCO (1/2 Day)
This circuit begins with the pick up of tourists at 13:30 pm. from their respective hotels in the city of the Mchu Picchu Tour PeruCusco and then visit the following archaeological attractions.
Koricancha Temple.- Also called “Temple of the Sun” its perfect architecture and stone constructions reflect that it was the most important temple of the Inca empire.
Sacsayhuaman.- In the Inca times it was called “house of the sun”, and it was a great religious center of great importance. This construction is attributed to the Incas of the last dynasties, it is located 5 km from the city of Cusco.
Qenqo.- Located one kilometer from Sacsayhuaman, it was a ceremonial center since it is seen in the central part a giant monolith, possibly that of an animal that was the main deity, surrounded by Peru Mchu Picchu Tourhornacinas where the offerings were placed.
PucaPucara.- Former tambo, watch post that existed along the Inca roads.
Its construction is rustic type consisting of streets, houses, and courtyards.
Tambomachay.- It is located 9 km. of the city, known as the bath of the Inca, by the shape of its water sources, it could also be a temple dedicated to the worship of water, after our return visit to the city of Cusco.
