Summary
Summary
It is a trekking adventure, with the city of Cusco starting point at the foot of the mountain and after a moderate hike, we will arrive at the fortress of Waqrapukara.
The most important thing is that this adventure is a good option for people who like nature, and trekking and have many days available. On this route, we will observe beautiful landscapes typical of the high Andean zones, where you will have a connection with nature.
Itinerary
Waqrapukara 2 Days / 1 Night
Trip: Cusco – Pitumarca
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Day 1
- The Waqrapukara Tour 2Days/|1Night starts with pick you up at your hotel from 5:00 am – 5:30 am to head south of Cusco.
- On the way, we will pass through small villages, and after 2 hours we will arrive at Pomacanchi Lagoon where we will have time to take pictures.
- Continuing the journey we will arrive at Sangarara where we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and then continue to the community of Pitumarka.
- There we will start our hike to the archaeological centre of Waqrapukara, on the way we will be able to observe a great variety of flora and fauna (condor, llamas, alpacas, huallatas, Andean hummingbirds, vicuñas, wild horses, cows, etc). We will share pleasant moments with nature and the Andean man until we arrive at Waqrapukara where we will set up camp and have dinner.
Waqrapukara Route – Cusco
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Day 2
- After appreciating the wonderful sunrise, we will have a delicious breakfast.
- Later we will prepare to visit the majesty of Waqrapukara, in this place we will observe its enigmatic construction among them: the enclosure of the moon and sun, Wiracocha’s enclosure, towers, stands, the main palace, double and triple jamb gates, its bastions, buildings and the majesty of the Apurimac canyon and the rock formations in their natural state.
- Next having visited all the wonders of Waqrapukara, we will return to the starting point where a delicious lunch will be waiting for us, after eating we will start walking to reach the district of Sangarara and return to Cusco city, we will be arriving at 6:30 pm approx.
- End of our service Waqrapukara Tour 2Days/|1Night
Included
Included
- Hotel pick up in Cusco
- Round trip transportation
- Bilingual guide
- Breakfast
- Entrance to Waqrapukara complex
- Lunch
- Walking sticks
- First aid kit, oxygen
Not included
- Entry Fees: 20 soles (in cash)
- Extra Expenses
- Travel insurance
Recommendations
Recommendations
- Carry caps or hats
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- A bottle of water
- Pills against altitude sickness
- Local currency in cash for your tickets
- Rain ponchos
- Trekking shoes