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SOUTH VALLEY CUSCO
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Tour Price - $25 US
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Trip Summary

The South Valley Tour of Cusco is a wonderful half-day excursion that offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and history through three significant periods: Pre-Inca, Inca, and Colonial. Along the way, you’ll pass through charming villages that still preserve their colonial architecture. The tour begins with a visit to Tipón, an impressive Inca site dedicated to water worship and engineering. Next, you’ll explore Pikillacta, a large and well-planned urban center from the pre-Inca Wari civilization. Finally, you’ll arrive in Andahuaylillas, home to a stunning colonial church often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of America” for its beautifully painted interiors.

Itinerary

Discover the scenic South Valley of Cusco on this cultural journey through impressive archaeological sites and colonial heritage. Visit the Inca hydraulic complex of Tipón, the pre-Inca city of Pikillacta, and the beautiful Andahuaylillas Church, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.”

• Hotel pickup in Cusco at 08:20 AM

• Transfer to Tipón for a guided visit to its impressive Inca water engineering system

• Visit to Pikillacta Archaeological Site, an important pre-Inca urban complex

• Transfer to Andahuaylillas and visit to its famous colonial church

• Return toward Cusco with a stop in Saylla for lunch, famous for alpaca chicharrón

• Return to Cusco, ending in the historic city center around 04:00 – 04:30 PM

• DURATION: approximately 8 hours

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What’s Included

INCLUDES

  • Hotel pickup (within the city center).
  • Professional guide (Spanish and English).
  • Tourist transport and professional driver.

NOT INCLUDED

  • Entrance tickets (can be purchased at the entrance of the archaeological sites):
  • Tourist Ticket:
  • Partial Ticket (S/70.00): Valid for 1 day. Covers only Tipón and Pikillacta.
  • General Ticket (S/130.00): Valid for 10 days. Also covers Sacred Valley and South Valley tours.
  • Andahuaylillas entrance fee – S/15.00.
  • Services not mentioned.
  • Water and snacks.
  • Tips.

Frequently Asked Questions – South Valley of Cusco

The South Valley of Cusco is a scenic region located south of the city, known for its archaeological sites, colonial churches, and traditional Andean villages.

The South Valley tour typically lasts half a day, approximately 5 to 6 hours, including transportation and guided visits to the main attractions.

The tour usually includes visits to Tipón, Pikillacta, and the colonial church of Andahuaylillas, also known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas.”

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, layered clothing, a hat, sunscreen, water, and a camera to enjoy the landscapes and historical sites.

Yes, the South Valley tour is suitable for travelers of all ages. The walking is moderate and the sites are easy to explore with a guide.

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Cusco, Cusco, Peru

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