The Lost Temples

Tour details

A beautiful walk on the route known as the lost temples, is an unusual route, starting near the river that is born from the Tambomachay water temple, this tour will show us how the Incas made the constructions and the canalization of the rivers, including archaeological sites. that have been valued touristly recently in recent years as well as the Inca palace of Inkilltambo.

Itinerary

  • We will begin our walk to more than 3750 meters above sea level, from the front of the Tambomachay temple, we will descend Through eucalyptus forests and queuñas, we will observe typical vegetation of the region of 2 different types of altitude floors as well as waterfalls, we will pass near an underground pool where we can enter to relax a little, we will continue this Inca Trail called Qhapaqñan and we will reach an Inca palace called Inkilltambo.
  • INKILLTAMBO: An extraordinary point where we will visit a small citadel that has its part of agricultural terraces with food deposits, terraces, well defined and elaborate roads and with its urban and religious part where we will see temples, waqas, altars and a cave carved in stone.
  • THE TEMPLE OF THE MOON: Also called Amaru Markawasi, the last point to visit, a great rocky outcropping that the Incas used to carve different religious symbols dedicated to the moon and the Pachamama, a ceremonial place that even these days is used for fertility rituals and ceremonies.
  • CRISTO BLANCO: Finally we will walk to the statue of the white Christ that is located in the upper part of the city of Cusco, where there is also a beautiful viewpoint of the city of Cusco, after having the explanation about the mountain PUKAMOQO we will board our transport that will be waiting near us to be taken to the city of the cisco, to be left in the Main Square or in their lodging so that they can have lunch.

Includes

  • Pick-up in your accommodation
  • Transport back and forth well equipped.
  • Specialized professional guide
  • First aid equipment by car

Not included

  • Tickets: (for ticket costs are free)
  • Propines

What to bring

  • Trekking shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Cap or hat
  • Rain poncho
  • Extra money

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