WAQRAPUKARA
Box launch
Group Size: 19
Altitud: 4,140 m.s.n.m
Overview
Waqrapukara Full Day Tour, Discovering the majestic Inca construction of Waqrapukara or “horn-shaped fortress”, located in the canyon of the mighty Apurimac river, will be an unforgettable experience, since it is a hidden treasure for travelers who are looking for something different and with few people. This beautiful sacred place combines an incredible work in stone with spectacular natural formations and small lagoons around.
Waqra is “horn” in Spanish. Pukara is equivalent to strength. The “horns” rise 4,300 meters above sea level, on the summit of a huge ravine covered with forests that crown the chasms that overlook the Apurimac River canyon. The archaeological monument is surrounded by impressive platforms, squares and a forest of stones that resemble thrones with mythological giants contemplating the Andean landscape.
- Activities: Trekking Adventure
- Hiking distance: 12 Km. / 6.4 mile.
- Hiking time: 6½ to 7 hour approximately.
- Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
- Maximum Altitude: 4400 masl. / 14.436 ft.
- Departures Day: Daily Departures.
- Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 4:30 AM
- Ends: Drop-off at your accommodation in Cusco around 6:00 PM
This day it is necessary to leave early, at 5:00 a.m., for a bus trip to the Acomayo district, until finally arriving at Cocha 4000m / 13123f, where the 2½-hour hike to Waqrapukara will begin. The geography is rugged with incredible natural rock formations and small lagoons, where you can observe the wild fauna of the place, such as condors, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, wild horses and wild ducks.
During this hike we can see a lot of flora and fauna typical of the area to reach our destination Waqrapukara, where we will have a guided tour visiting the following places: Intipunku (Sun Gate), main square, towers, terraces, Wiracocha enclosure and cave paintings with representation of flames.
The archaeological complex is located sinuously along a rocky promontory, built around two horn-shaped mountain peaks, the site has eight Inca terraces with retaining walls and stone stairs.
It will take three hours of walking back along an old road to the town of Waqui, before finding your private bus that will take you back to the city of Cusco.
04:30 – 05:00
Pick up each passenger from their respective hotels around of the historic center of cusco.
05:00 – 07:30
From Cusco to Acomayo by bus.
07:30 – 08:00
Breakfast in Acomayo.
08:30 – 11:00
Star the Waqrapukara hike
11:00 – 11.30
Waqrapukara guided tour
12:00 – 14:30
Back to the starting point of the trek
14:30 – 17:30
Transport back to Cusco
17:00 – 17:30
Arrive to Cusco (San francisco square).
- Transfer by private bus round trip
- Bilingual private professional guide
- Box lunch
- First aid kit
- Walking sticks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned
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WAQRAPUKARA
Box launch
Group Size: 19
Altitud: 4,140 m.s.n.m
Overview
Waqrapukara Full Day Tour, Discovering the majestic Inca construction of Waqrapukara or “horn-shaped fortress”, located in the canyon of the mighty Apurimac river, will be an unforgettable experience, since it is a hidden treasure for travelers who are looking for something different and with few people. This beautiful sacred place combines an incredible work in stone with spectacular natural formations and small lagoons around.
Waqra is “horn” in Spanish. Pukara is equivalent to strength. The “horns” rise 4,300 meters above sea level, on the summit of a huge ravine covered with forests that crown the chasms that overlook the Apurimac River canyon. The archaeological monument is surrounded by impressive platforms, squares and a forest of stones that resemble thrones with mythological giants contemplating the Andean landscape.
- Activities: Trekking Adventure
- Hiking distance: 12 Km. / 6.4 mile.
- Hiking time: 6½ to 7 hour approximately.
- Difficulty Levels: 3 of 5
- Maximum Altitude: 4400 masl. / 14.436 ft.
- Departures Day: Daily Departures.
- Starts: Pick up at your accommodation in Cusco around 4:30 AM
- Ends: Drop-off at your accommodation in Cusco around 6:00 PM
This day it is necessary to leave early, at 5:00 a.m., for a bus trip to the Acomayo district, until finally arriving at Cocha 4000m / 13123f, where the 2½-hour hike to Waqrapukara will begin. The geography is rugged with incredible natural rock formations and small lagoons, where you can observe the wild fauna of the place, such as condors, llamas, alpacas, vicuñas, wild horses and wild ducks.
During this hike we can see a lot of flora and fauna typical of the area to reach our destination Waqrapukara, where we will have a guided tour visiting the following places: Intipunku (Sun Gate), main square, towers, terraces, Wiracocha enclosure and cave paintings with representation of flames.
The archaeological complex is located sinuously along a rocky promontory, built around two horn-shaped mountain peaks, the site has eight Inca terraces with retaining walls and stone stairs.
It will take three hours of walking back along an old road to the town of Waqui, before finding your private bus that will take you back to the city of Cusco.
04:30 – 05:00
Pick up each passenger from their respective hotels around of the historic center of cusco.
05:00 – 07:30
From Cusco to Acomayo by bus.
07:30 – 08:00
Breakfast in Acomayo.
08:30 – 11:00
Star the Waqrapukara hike
11:00 – 11.30
Waqrapukara guided tour
12:00 – 14:30
Back to the starting point of the trek
14:30 – 17:30
Transport back to Cusco
17:00 – 17:30
Arrive to Cusco (San francisco square).
- Transfer by private bus round trip
- Bilingual private professional guide
- Box lunch
- First aid kit
- Walking sticks
- Tips
- Travel insurance
- Others not mentioned
PRICE FROM
$22.00
Per Person
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