Half-Day Tour to Tipón, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas

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About this activity

You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometers from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas. Also called The Sistine Chapel of America, due to the high quality of the pieces of art found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored. From here, he will return to Cusco.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Operated by: LimaTours

Ages: Children (3–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Pickup and drop-off.
Included: Admission to Andahuaylillas church.
Included: Professional tour guide (English, Spanish and Portuguese)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Snacks and beverages
Not included: Cusco Tourist ticket (BTC)
Not included: Personal expenses

Itinerary

Tipon

45 min Admission not included

Tipón is the first tourist attraction in the South Valley. It is located in the Oropesa district (famous for its artisan breads), 23 kilometers from the city of Cusco.

The Tipón Archaeological Park has 240 hectares and is part of the Qhapac Ñam route (network of Inca roads).
Pikillaqta

50 min Admission not included

Pikillaqta is a pre-Inca city occupied by the Wari culture. Its cities show a high level of engineering since they were built under urban planning patterns.
San Pedro Apostol de Andahuaylillas

45 min Admission included

The San Pedro de Andahuaylillas church was built by the Jesuits in the late 16th century. The decoration of its interiors is the most impressive of the enclosure. It has a collection of canvases from the Cusqueña School that represents the life of San Pedro: with gold leaf frames, a majestic organ, silver metalwork and a baroque altar.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Inka Club Hostel
Mosoq Killa
San Agustin Plaza
San Agustin International Hotel
Casa Hanna Colonial
Casa Andina Standard Cusco Plaza
Atoq San Blas Hotel
Hotel Piedmont
Mister Inkas Hotels Inn
Hotel Arqueologo - Casa Peralta - Exclusive Selection
Tecte Guest House
Hotel Marqueses

and 153 more pickup points

Pick-up from hotels located at Cusco Historic Center.

Using your ticket

After your booking, it is mandatory to send to [email protected]: hotel name and address for pickup.
For taxes purposes, it is important to send passengers passports copies to [email protected]
Once you have arrived in Peru, if you have inquiries about your services (start times, pick-up points and others), incident reports (health problems and others), flight problems (delays or cancellations), contact us by our mobile emergency number and Whatsapp: (51) 923482819, or send an email to [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Rates do not apply for Peruvians or foreign passengers whose stay exceeded 60 days in Peru because sales taxes are not included in the above total and, if applicable, will be collected by the local operator.
It is important to inform us the name of the hotel where you are staying to coordinate your activity.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
To visit Tipón and Pikillaqta sites, it is important that you acquire your Cusco Tourist Ticket (BTC)