Waqrapukara, a relatively unknown Incan sacred site, is increasingly being recognized by explorers as a concealed gem offering an alternative path for trekking and camping escapades. This magnificent and recently unearthed Incan archaeological ensemble is nestled in a location more secluded than famed landmarks such as Pisaq and Sacsayhuaman.
Waqrapukara, a relatively unknown Incan sacred site, is increasingly being recognized by explorers as a concealed gem offering an alternative path for trekking and camping escapades. This magnificent and recently unearthed Incan archaeological ensemble is nestled in a location more secluded than famed landmarks such as Pisaq and Sacsayhuaman.
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Complejo Arqueologico Waqrapukara - We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco at 03:30 AM. If you are not staying within the historic center, we will co-ordinate with you a meeting point and you will be picked up from there.
After picking up all travelers, we will start cruising south towards Sangarara, a town…
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Complejo Arqueologico Waqrapukara - We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco at 03:30 AM. If you are not staying within the historic center, we will co-ordinate with you a meeting point and you will be picked up from there.
After picking up all travelers, we will start cruising south towards Sangarara, a town just off the Waqrapukara site. On the way, we will stop at Pomacanchi lagoon. Pomacanchi lagoon presents tranquil bluish-green water and is the best place to practice water sports such as rafting and kayaking. Birdwatchers can also have a great time here admiring different birds such as ducks, coots, herons, gulls, Andean flamingos, pariguanas as well as ccopos, tactacas, churchus, mayoalccos, pillcuycos, ajoyas and choqas.
Once in Sangarara, we will stop for breakfast before continuing the trip to Rinconada community from where we will start our hike to Waqrapukara. During the hike, you will be passing through regions rich with flora and fauna those are typical in the region.
At Waqrapukara, you will have a guided tour of Intipunku (the door of the sun), the main square, towers, andenerÃa, Wiracocha enclosure and cave paintings with the representation of flames. After the tour, you will start your hike back to Sangarara where we will stop for lunch before continuing our return journey to Cusco.
- First Aid Kit
- Round-trip transport between Cusco and Rinconda
- Lunch included
- Breakfast provided
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Oxygen Cylinders for safety
- First Aid Kit
- Round-trip transport between Cusco and Rinconda
- Lunch included
- Breakfast provided
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Oxygen Cylinders for safety
- Entrance
- Entrance
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.
