6-Hour South Valley Tour from Cusco with Tipón and Pikillacta

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore Tipón, known as the Temple of Waters for its remarkable hydraulic canals
• 02 Visit Pikillacta, one of Peru's best-preserved pre-Inca cities
• 03 Admire the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, the "Sistine Chapel of America"
• 04 See religious art murals, baroque-style paintings, and gold leaf frames

Embark on a captivating 6-hour tour through Cusco's South Valley, where history, archaeology, and religious art come together in a single journey. Discover Tipón's remarkable hydraulic canals, explore Pikillacta, one of the best-preserved pre-Inca cities in Peru, and admire the Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of America for its exquisite murals and baroque artwork. Departing from and returning to Cusco's historic center, this experience offers a rich introduction to the region's cultural heritage.

Your adventure starts with a scenic journey of approximately one hour to the Tipón Archaeological Site, a remarkable system of hydraulic canals also known as the Temple of Waters.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cusco

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

South Valley: Tipón, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas

• The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation within the historic center of Cusco between 8:00 and 9:00 am.
• Your adventure starts with a scenic journey of approximately one hour to the Tipón Archaeological Site, a remarkable system of hydraulic canals also known as the Temple of Waters.
• The second stop is Pikillacta, considered one of the best-preserved pre-Inca cities in the Andean country. Its architecture includes buildings that served as villages in front of the Wakarpay Lagoon, developed by the Wari Culture.
• The final visit is to the Sistine Chapel of America, the Church of San Pedro in Andahuaylillas, noted for its religious art murals, baroque-style paintings, gold leaf frames, and anonymous paintings from the Cusco school.
• After the visit, you will return to the city of Cusco, arriving at approximately 3:00 pm.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup from your hotel (in or near the historical center)
• Round-trip transportation
• Bilingual guide
• First aid kit

What's Not Included

• Entrance fees
• Breakfast
• Lunch

What to bring

• Wear light clothing.
• Wear a cap.
• Wear comfortable shoes.
• Bring sunscreen and water for the road.
• Drink coca tea before the tour, as it may help prevent altitude sickness.

Know before you go

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Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Centro Histórico, Cusco, Perú

Tour start

20 km al Oriente de Cusco, 08210, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.