• Waqrapukara - The tour to Waqrapukara begins with a hotel pickup at 4:00 a.m. The journey starts by heading south to enjoy the scenic Pomacanchi Lagoon.

The tour continues to Sangarará, where breakfast will be served. Afterward, the group will proceed to the community of Rinconada, which marks the starting point of the hike to Waqrapukara.

During the hike, participants will encounter a diverse range of local flora and fauna. Upon reaching the Waqrapukara archaeological site, the tour will include visits to Intipunku (Sun Gate), the main plaza, towers, terraces, the Wiracocha site, and the cave paintings.

Following the exploration, the group will return to Sangarará for lunch. The day concludes with transportation back to Cusco.

• Tour guide
• Lunch
• Oxygen assistance
• Breakfast
• Transportation

• Entrance

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’ means horn and ‘Pukara’ translates 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 from your hotel at approximately 4:30 am, 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.