The famous horn shaped rock formation of the Waqrapukara fortress can be seen for miles throughout the Apurimac canyon where it lives. It believed to be an Inca sanctuary of the first order, denoting immense political and religious power that has not yet been deciphered by modern man.
This Waqrapukara Full Day Tour will take you on a 4-hour drive from Cusco, followed by a 2-hour hike along ancient Inca roads and pre-Hispanic trails to the Waqrapukara complex. Located at 4,300 meters altitude, not only is the majesty of Waqrapukara a treat for the eyes, but so is the panoramic view of the canyon from atop its famous horns.
ITINERARY:
CUSCO – PITUMARCA – WAQRAPUKARA – CUSCO
The Waqrapukara Full Day Tour begins with pick up at 4.00am from your hotel in Cusco.
Your private transportation will then take you on a 2-hour drive through the picturesque towns and valleys of the Peruvian Andes, until you reach Pitumarca in the district of Acomayo. Upon arrival in Pitumarca, you will eat a delicious breakfast and prepare yourself for the hike.
After breakfast, you will drive the short distance to the trail head in Santa Lucia, passing by lush green meadows and the beautiful Pomacanchi lagoon.
At around 9am, you will follow your tour guide along the trail for 2 hours until you reach the Waqrapukara fortress at 4,300 m / 14,107 ft. The granite
construction of the site means that Waqrapukara was once a religious shrine. But undoubtedly its location on top of a mountain and its resemblance to a formidable castle, mean that it must have also served as a fortress. Its famous horn shaped rock formation can be seen from miles around.
Accompanied by your guide and some information about the history of the site, you will spend the next hour exploring the ruins and taking the souvenir
photos you came for. At around midday, you will retrace your steps back to the transport in Santa Lucia and return to the restaurant in Pitumarca for a well-earned lunch.
Once you are fed and happy, your transportation will take you on the 3-hour drive back to your hotel in Cusco.
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Groups of more than 5 members have a discount of $5 USD
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