Vitcos Excursion

Explore one of the last Inca strongholds on this excursion to Vitcos, where the Inca leaders of Vilcabamba ruled - a place full of ancient history!

Vitcos Excursion

We'll pick you up at your hotel at 4 am to cross the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We'll travel part of the Abra Málaga Route, observing peaks that reach a height of 4,316 meters before descending through the Lucumayo Valley.

Next, we'll arrive in Huancacalle, where you can have breakfast on your own. Afterward, we'll begin a hike to Vitcos, also known as Rosaspata. This archaeological complex, along with Hatun Vilcabamba and Espíritu Pampa, served as bastions of Inca resistance in the 16th century.

During the tour, we'll discuss the four Incas of Vilcabamba and their significance in making this location an important stronghold during the resistance.

We'll explore the fortresses and funerary monuments of Vitcos, viewing its pink stone constructions. The complex includes three sectors: the main square, the ceremonial monuments, and the Ñusta Hispana, which contains the Wanca, believed to be a source of energy. We will also see the "White Rock," a sacred stone featuring representations of the Inca Cross or Chakana.

After our exploration, we will start our return journey. We will pass through the town of Lucma to view the colonial Baroque-style church of San Pedro and San Pablo, including its bell tower and mural paintings. Following a stop at a local restaurant for lunch on your own, we will arrive back at your hotel by 9 pm.