Visit to the capital city of the Incan Empire “El Tawantinsuyo,” from where the four parts of the Empire (called “suyos”) were managed: Chinchaysuyo (to the north), Contisuyo (to the West), the Collasuyo (to the south) and Antisuyo (to the east). Incan roads spread to all regions from the “Plaza” (main square). It’s for this reason that Cusco means “navel of the world.”

We’ll visit the Temple of the Sun “El Qorikancha,” a place where the sun, one of the Incas major gods, was worshiped. Some stories say that when the conquerors arrived in the city, the temple was coated entirely in gold.

Inside, you’ll have a chance to admire perfectly shaped stones and you’ll see how the conquerors built what stands now as the Convent of Santo Domingo, on the base of this Incan temple.

Upon arrival at the Cuzco Cathedral, you’ll discover many different paintings of the so-called Cuzqueño Art School, with images portraying historical events throughout the times of the South American conquest and colonization.

Note:

Some people might get altitude sickness in Cusco. To prevent this, you must stay calm the first few hours until you have adjusted to the altitude. It also helps to chew coca leaves and drink coca tea.

Pices Pices includes Entrance tickets to Qoricancha Temple, Cusco Cathedral and San Blas Church.

Tours are based on coach seats

Tour picks up at your hotel in Cusco.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Main Square

Convent of Santo Domingo

El Quorikancha Temple of the Sun

Cusco Cathedral & Cuzqueño Paintings