Tour Waqra Pukara Full Day
Waqra Pukara Hike could have been the fortress, sanctuary, astronomical observatory? These are the interpretations for this enigmatic monument of classic Inka architecture that stands at 4,300 m.a.s.l. In the abysses of the Apurímac River canyon south of the City of Cusco.
- Modality: Adventure, cultural and ecological walk
- Duration: 1 day
- Degree of difficulty: Moderate, with ascent and descents,
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Departure Time: From 4:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m.
- Return time: :00pm approximately
- Minimum group required: 3 people to go on this tour
- Periods: All year round, recommended April – November
- Maximum height: 4,500 meters above sea level
- Temperature: Cold in the mornings, hot during the day and with many icy winds during the afternoon.
Cusco – Pitumarka – Waqra Pukara – Pitumarka- Cusco
The tour begins with the pick up from the hotel from 4:30 to 5:00 a.m., once the whole group is complete we will start the tour, we will travel for 3 hours in tourist transport towards the town of Santa Lucía, in the course we will make a stop in Cusipata to have breakfast, then we will continue the trip.
In Santa Lucía we will take a detour traveling for 15 more minutes through a zigzagging road until we reach Punta Carretera. Place where we will get ready for about 10 minutes to make the last preparations, before starting our walk towards Waqrapukara.
Once everyone is ready we will start walking, the walk will last 1 hour and 30 minutes, the distance to travel is approximately 2.5 kilometers, arriving at Waqrapukara the guide will explain the importance of this Archaeological Complex, then we will have Free time to explore the place on your own and take photos.
At the end of the visit we will enjoy a delicious box lunch, then we will return along the same road to Punta Carretera, where our transport will be waiting to take us back to Cusco. Arriving in Cusco at 6:00 p.m.
