The archaeological park of Raqchi is located in the community with the same name, San Pedro district; and the archaeological proofs indicate that this was a town with important constructions, like the Wiraqocha temple (built in honor to the creator of universe: Apu Kon Titi Teqsi Wiraqocha).
Inside the complex, exists aqueducts, groundwater tombs and enclosures of Pre – Inca culture. Furthermore, there were terraces that were used for many purposes; and the great wall that protects the complex (rests of Wiracocha's temple).
Indeed, according to many studies, it was divided in 5 sectors: Wiraqocha's temple, the warehouses, the statue, the enclosures, and the water fountains.
In Raqchi, were found also 156 colcas, warehouses used to keep corn grains, quinoa, potato, chuño and dried meat of alpaca.
“CIELO PUNKU” LOOKOUT- HUARO
This place is located to the south of Cusco, in Huaro district, Quispicanchi province. This lookout is known as the “great hand of Cusco” or “heaven's door”, and it was inaugurated for Huaro municipality en 2021.
Since this lookout, you could have a complete view of the gorgeous landscape that garnish this part of Cusco region.
PROGRAM: TOUR RAQCHI CUSCO—FULL DAY
We will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m. and then, we will take you away in our tourist transport to the community of Raqchi. When we arrive, we will be able to enjoy the view of landscape and the warm weather of this zone.
After that, we will go to the archaeological complex of Raqchi; our tour guide will be with us and will explain the origins, importance and significance of this place to the Incas. On the way, we will have a space for taking photos and videos.
Subsequently, we will go to a handicraft center, where we could be able to witness the process of Raqchi ceramic; the knowledge of this practice was declared National Cultural Heritage in 2018; so this represents a very important practice that still remains through generations.
The next place to visit will be "La Montana Restaurant", a welcoming place with Andean feels and local flavors. After finishing, we have to take our transport and continue to Huaro, to visit "Cielo Punku" lookout; there, we will capture gorgeous photos.
To culminate the tour, we will be arriving to Cusco at 5:30 p.m. approximately.
Tour Detail:
TOUR DETAILS:
Start of the Tour: Our tour begins at 07:00 with the pick up at your accommodation
Tour Duration: The tour lasts approximately 10 hours
We end the tour at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the main square.
Maximum Altitude: 3550 masl
The languages we offer on our tour are:
English
French
Portuguese
Our transport is 100% tourist with air conditioning, first aid equipment.
PRICE (Private Tour)
Price per person 85 dollars
Yes, there are more than 4 people ask for special rates
CANCELLATIONS
Reservations are canceled 48 hours in advance, otherwise No Show is charged
WHY TRAVEL WITH US
We are tour operators in the city of Cusco
We work professionally
We offer 100% tourist vehicles
We care about the safety of our visitors
We make your trip the best experience
We are 100% responsible
We take care of the environment
We are committed to the quality of service
Itinerary:
To start the trip, we will pick you up from your hotel at 7:00 a.m.
Then, we will visit Raqchi at 10:30 a.m. approx.
In the archaeological complex, we will be able to take photos and videos.
After this visit, we will go to the Handicraft Center of Raqchi ceramic.
At 1:00 p.m. we will take our transport to Quiquijana.
We will have lunch at "La Montana Restaurant".
At 2:50 p.m. we will return to Cusco.
But, on the route, we will stop in Huaro ("Cielo Punku" lookout).
To culminate, we will arrive at 5:30 approx. to the city of Cusco.
