Discover the South Valley Baroque Route in ancient Peru, a hidden gem with fewer crowds. Explore fascinating sites and experience the authentic beauty of this lesser-known region.
Discover the South Valley Baroque Route in ancient Peru, a hidden gem with fewer crowds. Explore fascinating sites and experience the authentic beauty of this lesser-known region.
- Tipon - The name Tipón, according to some researchers, might derive from the word “T Olímpuj,” meaning “to be boiling.” This name is directly related to the water sources present in the complex, which is why it is also known as the “Temple of Water.” According to some historians and myths, this site was built by the Inca Wiracocha and housed the…
- Tipon - The name Tipón, according to some researchers, might derive from the word “T Olímpuj,” meaning “to be boiling.” This name is directly related to the water sources present in the complex, which is why it is also known as the “Temple of Water.” According to some historians and myths, this site was built by the Inca Wiracocha and housed the so-called “Royal House,” created as the residence for the father of this Inca, Yawar Huaca.
- Pikillaqta - Piquillacta or Pikillaqta is one of the most renowned and well-preserved pre-Inca sites among the ancient cities of Peru. There are numerous ancient human settlements in Peru, each with unique knowledge and technologies that contributed to the formation of the largest empire in the western hemisphere. The pre-Inca peoples who inhabited the Cusco Valley were relatively “peaceful” and aimed to dominate the area’s natural resources and cultural influence. Piquillacta was developed between 600 and 1000 A.D. by the Wari culture from the Central Andes (Ayacucho). It expanded southward, reaching high Andean regions such as Cusco and Sicuani, and from there, it extended to the western valleys of the southern coast in Arequipa.
- Andahuaylillas - Constructed in the 16th century on the foundations of an ancient Inca building, the base of which is still preserved, the exterior of the church is typical of Andean colonial churches and does not draw much attention. It features a balcony-shaped chapel and a square bell tower on one side.
However, it is the interior that captivates visitors. The typically baroque decoration leaves almost no space uncovered, adorned with paintings, sculptures, and carvings.
In the entrance arch to the baptistery, the baptismal motto is inscribed in five languages: Spanish, Latin, Quechua, Aymara, and the now-extinct Pukina.
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- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tour guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Income for visits add 80 soles
- Income for visits add 80 soles
Most people in Cusco reserve the Sacred Valley and the South Valley; Of course, if you want a broader view of what ancient Peru was. Slightly less spectacular than the Sacred Valley, but with a contained beauty. The South Valley is an authentic site, you will find many fewer visitors, several different interesting sites, besides being closer than the…
Most people in Cusco reserve the Sacred Valley and the South Valley; Of course, if you want a broader view of what ancient Peru was. Slightly less spectacular than the Sacred Valley, but with a contained beauty. The South Valley is an authentic site, you will find many fewer visitors, several different interesting sites, besides being closer than the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The furthest point is Andahuaylillas and it is only one hour from Cusco.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
