Waqrapukara Trip

Built by the pre-Colombian Qanchi tribe and later conquered by the Incas, the ancient Andean city of Waqrapukara is one of Peru's archaeological treasures.

Waqrapukara Trip

Pick-up from your hotel in Cusco will occur between 3 and 4 am. We will travel south into the Andes, making a stop in Cusipata for breakfast after approximately two hours. We will continue through scenic landscapes and villages before arriving in Pitumarca, where an eight-kilometer hike begins towards the archaeological site of Waqrapukara.

This visit includes the ancient city of the Qanchi civilization and the Inti Punku archaeological site, known as the 'Sun Gate,' significant to the Inca city of Machu Picchu. Key features include the main square and turrets of the site.

Following our visit to Waqrapukara, we will return to Cusipata for a Peruvian buffet lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco, with an estimated arrival around 6 pm.