Waqrapukara
Pre-Inca site used as an astronomical observatory.
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Duration
1 day
Difficulty
Moderate · Hard
Group size
Group service
Service
Group tour
Overview
One of Cusco's newer alternatives, ideal for hikers and adventurers. This pre-Inca construction served as an astronomical observatory.
Highlights
- Lesser-known archaeological site
- 1-hour ascent hike
- Remote Andean landscapes
Itinerary
- 1
Hotel pickup 4:00–5:00 AM. Breakfast in Cusipata.
- 2
Drive to Santa Lucía community (~2 hours).
- 3
1-hour ascent hike to Waqrapukara.
- 4
Guide explanation of the archaeological complex.
- 5
Buffet lunch in Cusipata. Return to Cusco ~6:00 PM.
What's included
- Tourist transport — group service
- Hotel pickup
- Official tour guide
- First aid kit
- Trekking poles
- Buffet breakfast
- Buffet lunch
- Oxygen tank
Not included
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What to bring
- •Small backpack
- •Warm clothing
- •Rain poncho
- •Camera
- •Sun hat
- •Sunscreen
- •Water
- •Cash
- •ID document
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