Embark on a thrilling full-day trek to Waqrapukara, an ancient Inca watchtower, and uncover breathtaking views and rich history.
Embark on a thrilling full-day trek to Waqrapukara, an ancient Inca watchtower, and uncover breathtaking views and rich history.
- Waqrapukara - The Waqrapukara tour begins with a hotel pickup at 4:00 a.m., heading south to admire the Pomacanchi Lagoon.
- The tour continues to Sangarara, where breakfast will be served, followed by a journey to the Rinconada community, marking the start of the hike to Waqrapukara.
- During the hike, participants will encounter diverse flora and…
- Waqrapukara - The Waqrapukara tour begins with a hotel pickup at 4:00 a.m., heading south to admire the Pomacanchi Lagoon.
- The tour continues to Sangarara, where breakfast will be served, followed by a journey to the Rinconada community, marking the start of the hike to Waqrapukara.
- During the hike, participants will encounter diverse flora and local fauna, leading to the archaeological site of Waqrapukara. Here, visitors will explore Intipunku (the Sun Gate), the main square, towers, terraces, the Wiracocha enclosure, and view cave paintings.
- After exploring Waqrapukara, the group will return to Sangarara for lunch, followed by transportation back to Cusco.

- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Oxygen assistance
- Walking sticks
- Hotel pick-up
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- Oxygen assistance
- Walking sticks
- Hotel pick-up
- Private transportation
- Breakfast
- No exclusions added
- No exclusions added
Tour to Waqrapukara: For those seeking an alternative to the usual tours in Cusco, embark on this full-day journey to the majestic site of Waqrapukara. In the Quechua language, ‘Waqra’ translates to horn and ‘Pukara’ to watchtower, indicating that this was a horn-shaped military watchtower from the Inca era. It is perched atop a steep mountain at an…
Tour to Waqrapukara: For those seeking an alternative to the usual tours in Cusco, embark on this full-day journey to the majestic site of Waqrapukara. In the Quechua language, ‘Waqra’ translates to horn and ‘Pukara’ to watchtower, indicating that this was a horn-shaped military watchtower from the Inca era. It is perched atop a steep mountain at an elevation of 4,300 meters above sea level.
The tour begins with an early morning pickup at approximately 4:30 am from your hotel, followed by a 3-hour drive southeast of Cusco. The first stop is the quaint village of Chuquicahuana, where a local breakfast will be served.
The journey continues with a drive to the small village of Rinconada, from where the adventure proceeds on foot. A 2.5-hour uphill trek leads to the Waqrapukara archaeological site, promising an awe-inspiring experience.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.