Waqrapukara the Inca fortress
Full day
Full day
7+ Years
Adventure Tour
- Department
- Cusco
- Place of departure / return
- Pick up from your hotel / Hotel
- Departure time
- 5:00 a.m.
- Return time
- 6:00 p.m.
General Description
Waqrapukara a new trekking route from the city of Cusco to the foot of the mountain from where the hike begins to the fort of Waqrapukara, the essence of this new adventure is a good option for lovers of nature, trekking and adventure. On this route we will observe beautiful landscapes typical of the high Andean regions where you will have a connection with nature.
Hidden at the top of the mountains, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes of the Andes, is Waqrapukara, one of the most enigmatic constructions that Cusco has. Its name means “Fortress of the Horns”, since the most outstanding structures of the place have this shape. It is a pre-Inca and Inca building, perfectly adapted to its natural surroundings. Due to its strategic location at the top of the valley, when you visit this archaeological center, you have the feeling of being very close to heaven.
itinerary
Our tour begins between 4:30 and 5:00 hrs with the pick up at your respective hotel, then we will go to Cusipata where we will have an American breakfast included.
After breakfast we will continue our journey for two hours until we reach the village of Santa Lucia, there we will take a detour until we reach the point where we will begin the walk in progressive ascent for 1h30min to the archaeological site of Waqrapukara.
Upon arrival, our guide will explain the importance of the visit and leave you free time to take pictures. At the end of the visit we will enjoy a box lunch.
After a while we will return by the same road to the point where the transportation left us to finally return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 18:30 h.
WHAT IS INCLUDED?
- Hotel pick-up service.
- Tourist transportation.
- Breakfast/box lunch.
- Professional English-Spanish guide.
- Hiking poles.
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED?
- Entrance tickets (s/ 10,0 general).
- Food not mentioned.
Recommendations.
- Wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring trekking poles.
- Sunscreen or sunscreen.
- Hats and sunglasses.
- Bring your own medications if you have them.
- Bottle of water or hydration.