Cusco City Tour

THE CATHEDRAL:

The Cathedral is the main temple of the city of Cusco. The tour begins by entering the cathedral through the Church of the Holy Family and goes through the entire cathedral, including the adjacent Church of Triunfo.

QORIKANCHA:

The tour continues with a visit to the most important religious site of the Incas, the Qorikancha. The Temple of the Sun was the center of the entire complex Inca religion, making Cusco the Holy City of the Incas. Today it is still possible to observe the advanced engineering and architectural techniques developed and used by the Incas.

SACSAYHUAMAN:

This Inca archaeological site is known as the “Ceremonial Temple of Sacsayhuaman”. Here you can observe the huge megalithic walls that are among the greatest architectural works from the top of the Inca Empire. Located about 2 kilometers from the city, this site also offers an incomparable panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

QENQO.

This Inca cult site, dedicated to magic-religious rituals, is of particular interest due to its semicircular amphitheater and subway passages.

TAMBOMACHAY.

This temple was built for the worship of water, as well as a retreat for the Inca King’s rest. It contains a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that pass over the rocks. Even today, the original source of the water remains unknown.

PUCAPUCARA:

This archaeological site is a military fortress with large walls, terraces and steps. It formed an important part of the defense of Cusco.