Tour South Valley

On this day we will have an exclusive adventure. We will visit the picturesque and little explored South Valley of Cusco. We will begin the tour in Quispicanchis where we will visit the impressive archaeological complex of Tipón, an important center of worship where the Incas worshiped water, one of the elements of nature considered sacred in the Andean view, which flows through canals and passes through terraces and waterfalls.

Next we will go to the Pikillacta archaeological complex, the Huari urban center that dates back to pre-Inca times. You will be able to see that the constructions are quite different from the Inca constructions.

Finally, we will visit the village of Andahuaylillas, where we will see its important and fantastic 16th century church known as the Sistine Chapel of America due to the large number of paintings on its walls and ceiling. It has an organ decorated with angels and cherubs and large murals by famous artist Tadeo Escalante.

Before we return, you will have free time for a brief optional visit to the Sacred Stones Museum. At the end of the tour we will return to Cusco where we will drop you off at your hotel.

Meals included: None

Peru Grand Travel · Cusco, Peru · Region PE-CUS

The tour visits Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas. These three stops combine Inca engineering, pre-Inca Wari archaeology and colonial religious art in one cultural route south of Cusco.

The current Peru Grand Travel itinerary lasts approximately 7 hours, with departure and return in Cusco on the same day.

No. The tour is generally considered easy and involves short walks around the archaeological sites rather than long or demanding hikes. Comfortable walking shoes are still recommended.

No. Entrance fees are not included. Tipón and Pikillaqta are covered by the Cusco Tourist Ticket, while Andahuaylillas Church requires a separate admission.

Tipón is known for its Inca hydraulic engineering, including terraces, canals, fountains and reservoirs designed to manage water across the site. Some parts of the hydraulic system remain functional today.

Pikillaqta is a major pre-Inca archaeological complex associated with the Wari culture. It is located approximately 30 km southeast of Cusco and preserves an extensive urban layout that differs significantly from later Inca architecture.

Andahuaylillas adds the colonial period to the itinerary. Its historic church is known for its richly decorated interior and religious artwork, creating a contrast with the archaeological sites visited earlier in the tour.

Yes. The Sacred Valley focuses more heavily on major Inca sites such as Pisac and Ollantaytambo, while the South Valley combines Inca engineering at Tipón, Wari archaeology at Pikillaqta and colonial heritage in Andahuaylillas.