About this experience
Waqrapukara – a lesser known Incan sanctuary is gaining popularity as a hidden treasure among travellers seeking an alternative trekking and camping adventure. This newly discovered and impressive Incan archeological complex is located more remotely than the renowned monuments like Pisaq and Sacsayhuaman.
At a glance
- Duration: 15 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 15 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Puka Pukara Guide From Cusco
Plan Puka Pukara as part of Cusco’s one-day Circuit I archaeological route, with practical advice on the S/70 listed ticket, transport choices, weather, and accessibility planning.
What is included
- First Aid Kit
- Transport – Cusco – Rinconda and back
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Professional bilingual tour guide
- Oxygen Cylinders
Not included
- Entrance
Itinerary and highlights
We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic center of Cusco at 03:30 AM. If you are not staying within the historic center, we will co-ordinate with you a meeting point and you will be picked up from there.
After picking up all travelers, we will start cruising south towards Sangarara, a town just off the Waqrapukara site. On the way, we will stop at Pomacanchi lagoon. Pomacanchi lagoon presents tranquil bluish-green water and is the best place to practice water sports such as rafting and kayaking. Birdwatchers can also have a great time here admiring different birds such as ducks, coots, herons, gulls, Andean flamingos, pariguanas as well as ccopos, tactacas, churchus, mayoalccos, pillcuycos, ajoyas and choqas.
Once in Sangarara, we will stop for breakfast before continuing the trip to Rinconada community from where we will start our hike to Waqrapukara. During the hike, you will be passing through regions rich with flora and fauna those are typical in the region.
At Waqrapukara, you will have a guided tour of Intipunku (the door of the sun), the main square, towers, andenería, Wiracocha enclosure and cave paintings with the representation of flames. After the tour, you will start your hike back to Sangarara where we will stop for lunch before continuing our return journey to Cusco.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will be picking you up from your hotel within the historic centre of Cusco. If you are doing Airbnb or are not staying within the historic centre, we will be communicating a meeting point and will be picking you up from there.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Minka Peru Expeditions
Accessibility and practical details
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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