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Koricancha
temple of the sun cusco |
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The city tour starts at the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco that contains over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School, several altars. After that we go to visit the Temple of the Sun, main religious center of the Incas dedicated to the Sun Cult. According to the chroniclers, the walls of this temple were entirely covered with gold. |
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From here we go by bus the visit the four ruins at less than 8 km from Cusco, including Sacsayhuamán, famous for its enormous carved rocks and Q´enqo and Tambomachay. |
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Q'ENQO.-
The name means labyrinth or zigzag. Located 3km from Cusco, this temple dedicated to Mother Earth is a unique center of worship and for ceremonies. It has numerous ceremonial carvings, holes and canals cut into the rock. One of its features is a semi-natural underground chamber |
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PUCA PUCARA.-
This construction is located 6km from Cusco. "Puca" in Quechua means "Red" and "Pucara" means "Fortress-Watchtower. Located at a strategic point along the road to the Antisuyo (the jungle part of the Inca empire), it also served as a checkpoint on the Inca road and was a military and administrative center. |
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TAMBOMACHAY.-
Located 7km from Cusco at 3,700 meters above sea level, this site was popularly known as the "Inca's Baths". Researchers believe Tambomachay was an important center of worship of water. It is an archaeological complex made up of well-crafted canals, walls and windows which show the Incas' extraordinary architectural talents and their in-depth knowledge of hydraulics. |
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SACSAYHUAMAN.- It is an archaeological complex also boasts a singularly beautiful landscape and abundant flora and fauna. This includes llama, kestrels and falcons ("Wuaman" in Quechua).
Continuing along the route we come to Pisaq. |
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huge stones in sacsayhuaman
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| TAKE A CITY TOUR IN CUSCO |
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CITY TOUR IN CUSCO $ 70.00
THIS TOUR INCLUDES VISITS TO :
*CUSCO CITY CATHEDRAL
*KORICANCHA TEMPLE
*SAQSAYHUAMAN: This Inca archeological complex of gargantuan dimensions is located 2 kilometers from Cusco. There are three levels of ruins which are joined by stone staircases and arches, one of which is nine meters high and 5 meters across.
*Q'ENQO: This site, 5 kilometers from Cusco includes a 5.90 meter high statue of a puma and an underground chamber used by the Incas for sacrifices.
*PUCAPUCARA: This site at a distance of 6 kilometers from Cusco is believed to have been a military complex
*TAMBOMACHAY: This site with its numerous fountains was probably dedicated to Unu, the Incan god of water. It is 7 kilometers from Cusco.
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Cuzco and Machu Picchu tour - 4days / 3nights US$ 350.00 in hostels , in 3 star hotels $ 450.00
We will be more than happy to assist you with any enquiries you may have
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