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This tour starts at 8:45 a.m. and we will be returning at approximately 2:30 p.m.
The charm of the Cusco landscapes, the history and greatness of the ancient inhabitants of Peru revealed in true masterpieces of hydraulic engineering (Tipón) and architecture (Pikillacta), the religion represented by colonial art and architecture (“The Sistine Chapel of America” in Andahuaylillas): This is El Valle Sur, an area that invites and enchants for its beautiful nature, its past and culture; without forgetting the tasty gastronomy that can be tasted in Saylla, Huasao, Tipón... come with us to enjoy this pleasant excursion!!!
A large impressive cultivation space containing 12 terraces that are currently cultivated, whose walls were built with finely carved stones. Even more impressive is the irrigation system that is still serving agriculture. It is impressive everything achieved by this great culture that has transcended the passing of the years and shows us the vestige of its capabilities.
It presents characteristics of a large urban center corresponding to the time of development of the Wari empire with more than a thousand buildings including plazas, colcas (food warehouses), courts or homes, temples, long and narrow streets with buildings that were up to 4 stories high.
Typical Andean village from colonial times of unique origin and architecture. In Andahuaylillas, its Catholic temple from the colonial era stands out with beautiful decoration and mural painting from the 17th and 18th centuries known as 'The Sistine Chapel of America'. Mural painting and other artistic means served to speed up the evangelization process at the time.
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