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Half-Day Tour to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas
(4) Reviews
Cusco
Important Information
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
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It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity.
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Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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To visit Tipón and Pikillaqta sites, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylil...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Andahuaylillas church.
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
Gratuities
Snacks and beverages
Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC)
Personal expenses
Half-Day Tour to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas
(4) Reviews
Cusco
About
You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylil...
Highlights
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Portuguese & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Pickup and drop-off.
Admission to Andahuaylillas church.
Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)
Gratuities
Snacks and beverages
Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC)
Personal expenses
Itinerary
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Tipon
Tipón is the first tourist attraction in the South Valley. It is located in the Oropesa district (famous for its artisan breads), 23 kilometers from the city of Cusco.
The Tipón Archaeological Park has 240 hectares and is part of the Qhapac Ñam route (network of Inca roads).
45 minutes
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Pikillaqta
Pikillaqta is a pre-Inca city occupied by the Wari culture. Its cities show a high level of engineering since they were built under urban planning patterns.
50 minutes
3
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas
The San Pedro de Andahuaylillas church was built by the Jesuits in the late 16th century. The decoration of its interiors is the most impressive of the enclosure. It has a collection of canvases from the Cusqueña School that represents the life of San Pedro: with gold leaf frames, a majestic organ, silver metalwork and a baroque altar.
