Peru · Archaeology

1-Hour Cusco Inca Temples Tour with Moon and Monkeys Sites

1 Hour Round trip from Cusco Easy pace

Temples Of The Monkeys And The Moon Tour

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the ancient temples of the Monkeys and the Moon
02 Learn about the significance of the animal carvings
03 See Mother Earth's Heart, believed to have been used during ceremonies
04 Enjoy unparalleled views of Cusco City from the Temple of the Moon

Join this tour to explore the Moon and Monkeys temples, two amazing Inca sites near the traditional Inca trail in Cusco. Search for different animal carvings made by the Inca ancestors and learn about their significance, including the ceremonial rock known as Mother Earth's Heart. At the Temple of the Moon, discover a possible site of one of the three Sun Temples while learning about Inca religion and culture. From this high point, enjoy an unparalleled view of Cusco City.

As you will be pretty high up, you will enjoy the unparalleled view of Cusco City that this place has to offer.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cusco

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Moon and Monkeys Temples along the Inca Trail

Meet your tour guide and visit the Moon and Monkeys Temples, two amazing Inca sites next to the traditional Inca trail. Search for different animal carvings made by the Inca ancestors and unveil their secrets.
The Temple of the Monkeys is nowadays called Cuscillochayoq. Here, you will search for rocks with Andean monkey and puma carvings. The search focuses on a rock that natives call Mother Earth's Heart, believed to have been used during ceremonies, and you will learn more about its significance during the tour.
Following the Inca trail, arrive at the Temple of the Moon, popularly known among locals as Amarumarkawasi or Chuquimarka. This temple might have been the site of one of the three Sun Temples. Above the Temple of the Moon, join heads and look for other animal carvings such as the puma, condor, and snake. As you will be pretty high up, you will enjoy the unparalleled view of Cusco City that this place has to offer.