About this experience
Tour to Waqrapukara: If you are tired of traditional tours happening in Cusco, experience this full-day excursion to an imperial attraction known as Waqrapukara; Waqra means horn and Pukara is equivalent to watch-tower in the Quechua language, then this was a horn-shaped Militar watch-tower built back in the Inca period, it’s located on top of top of a steep mountain at 4,300 m a.s.l.
We will pick you up early in the morning at about 4:30 am in your hotel and drive for around 3 hours to the southeast of Cusco, we will arrive at a small village known as Chuquicahuana where we will have some local breakfast.
Afterward, we will ride towards a small village known as Rinconada, and from this place, we will start your adventure on foot. We will walk uphill for around 2.5 hours to reach Waqrapukara archaeological site, where you will have a mind-blowing experience.
At a glance
- Duration: 13 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 13 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
- Tour guide
- Lunch
- oxygen assistence
- Breakfast
- Transportation
Not included
- Entrance
Itinerary and highlights
To begin the tour to Waqrapukara, we will be picked up from our hotel at 4:00 a.m. From there, we will head south to admire the Pomacanchi Lagoon.
Continuing our tour, we will arrive at Sangarará, where we will have breakfast. We will then continue to the community of Rinconada, the starting point of the hike to Waqrapukara.
During the hike, we will observe a wide variety of flora and fauna typical of the area. Upon arriving at the Waqrapukara archaeological site, we will visit the following sites: Intipunku (Sun Gate), the main plaza, towers, terraces, the Wiracocha site, and the cave paintings.
After the visit, we will return to Sangarará, where we will have lunch. Finally, we will board the transport that will take us back to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- The passenger must leave the WhatsApp number with the country code in their reservation to have better communication.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Zarate Adventours
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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.
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