Discover the cultural and archaeological treasures of southern Cusco on the South Valley Cusco Tour. This half-day excursion takes you beyond the city to explore impressive Inca and pre-Inca sites, colonial architecture, and the beautiful landscapes of the Andean countryside.
The tour begins with a visit to **Tipón**, an impressive Inca archaeological complex famous for its sophisticated water channels, fountains, and agricultural terraces. Here, you can appreciate the advanced hydraulic engineering developed by the Incas and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding valley.
Continue to **Pikillacta**, one of the most important pre-Inca archaeological sites in the Cusco region. This ancient settlement was built by the Wari civilization and features well-preserved walls, streets, and stone structures that provide an insight into an earlier Andean culture.
The final stop is **Andahuaylillas**, a charming traditional town known for the beautiful **Church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas**, often referred to as the “Sistine Chapel of America” because of its remarkable colonial artwork, murals, and ornate interior decoration.
The South Valley Cusco Tour is an excellent option for travelers interested in archaeology, history, architecture, and Andean culture while exploring destinations away from the main tourist routes.
TIPON
It is a archeological site is located 18 km from cusco, which are corresponding to the inca empire, in which you can appreciate a hydraulic system spectacular. It was a ceremonial center to the water and the agricultural production was very important, then we will go to visit to archaeological site of Pikillacta.
PIKILLACTA
It is located 30 km from Cusco, the archaeological site of the pre inca, which retains the narrow streets and houses to the passing of time, erected by the Wari culture. Where you can observe the wonder of the lagoon of huacarpay is most well-known for possessing many varieties of birds that this is home. Then we will continue with our trip to the Sistine chapel of Andahuaylillas.
ANDAHUAYLILLAS
we will visit its famous Church, considered the SISTINE CHAPEL OF AMERICA, which excite one of the most beautiful samples of colonial art, the altar by this and covered with gold leaf of 24 carats, mural, paintings of the cusco school of painting, and ceiling polychrome after finishing our visit we will return to cusco 15:00 pm the tour ends in the plaza de armas.
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