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Excursion to Waqrapukara Archaeological Site from Cusco

About this experience

The word Waqrapukara is a Quechua word that translated to Spanish means Waqra = horn, Pucara
= strength, is also known as Llamapuka by the settlers and insurers that are not horn but are the
stopped ears of a flame that alerts the presence of foreign.

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  • Duration: 12 hr

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Excursion to Waqrapukara Archaeological Site from Cusco
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour12 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)

Set aside 12 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • walk stick
  • tour guide
  • oxygen assistance
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • breakfast

Not included

  • Dinner
  • Entrance 20 soles

Itinerary and highlights

• To start the full-day Waqrapukara tour, you will be picked up from the hotel by averaging at 04:00 am and heading south during this journey we will appreciate the Pomacanchi lagoon where we will make a stop.
Continuing with the tour we will arrive at Sangarara where we will have a breakfast, and then continue to the Rinconada community where we will start the walk to Waqrapukara.

• During this walk we will be able to appreciate a lot of flora, typical fauna of the area until we reach the archaeological site of Waqrapukara where we will visit the following places: Intipunku (Puerta del Sol), main square, Torreones, andenería, Wiracocha enclosure and cave paintings with Flame representation.
• After the visit to Waqrapukara we will start with the return to Sangarara where we will have lunch and there will be mobility for our return to Cusco.

Meeting and pickup information

  • pick up from hotel

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • MachuPicchu Journey

Accessibility and practical details

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 12 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
pick up from hotel
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 0+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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