TUPAC AMARU ROUTE II

• TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
• Light Layered Clothing: Comfortable and cool clothing for the day, plus a light jacket or windbreaker for morning and afternoon.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes or light trekking sneakers. Special boots are not required.
• Sun Protection: Sunscreen SPF 50+, sunglasses with UV protection, cap or hat with visor.
• Cash: Bring soles for entrance to the Túpac Amaru II Museum (varies between 5-15 soles), voluntary tips, and personal purchases.
• Hydration: Reusable water bottle; there will be opportunities to refill during the tour.
• Small Backpack: Light backpack or small bag to carry your personal belongings for the day (camera, water, snacks).
• Camera or Cell Phone: Essential to capture the incredible views of the Q'eswachaka bridge, the House Museum, and the colonial bridge.
• Medications: If you are sensitive to altitude, consider bringing altitude sickness pills (Sorojchi pills) as a precaution.
• Weather: Weather is usually sunny during the day, but can be cold in the morning. Bring a sweater or light jacket.
• Documents: Original ID or Passport (mandatory) and cash in soles.
• Acclimatization: Spend at least 1 day in Cusco before the tour. Drinking coca tea helps with adaptation.
• Physical Condition: No special physical preparation is required. The tour is accessible to people of all ages in normal health conditions.
• Rainy Season: If traveling between November and March, consider bringing a poncho or waterproof jacket.

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Is previous hiking experience necessary? No, this tour has an easy difficulty level and is accessible to all audiences. No previous trekking experience is required. Only short walks are made at each site visited.
• What does this tour include? It includes private tourist transportation to/from your hotel in Cusco, certified professional tour guide (Spanish and English), buffet breakfast at a local restaurant, traditional buffet lunch, photographic stops at key points, personalized attention, and first aid kit.
• What services are NOT included? The entrance to the Túpac Amaru II Museum (paid directly on-site), voluntary tips for guide and driver, personal expenses, souvenirs, or tickets to other additional attractions outside the itinerary are not included.
• How long does the tour last and what is the maximum altitude? The tour lasts 1 full day, approximately 12 hours. The maximum altitude is approximately 3,800 m.a.s.l. Pickup is at 04:30 a.m. and return to Cusco is around 05:30 p.m.
• How many days do I need to be in Cusco before the tour? It is recommended to be in Cusco at least 1 day before the tour to adapt to the altitude. Although the maximum altitude is not extreme, it is important to be slightly acclimatized.
• What places will we visit during the tour? You will visit the Q'eswachaka Inca Bridge (last hand-woven suspension bridge), the Túpac Amaru II House Museum in Tinta (birthplace of the indigenous leader), the Combapata Colonial Bridge, and you will enjoy Andean landscapes of the South Valley of Cusco. Additionally, you will have breakfast and lunch at the local restaurant "La Montaña".

• IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE BOOKING
• Total duration: 1 day (approximately 12 hours of tour).
• Departure: 04:30 a.m. with pickup at your hotel in Cusco.
• Maximum altitude: Approximately 3,800 m.a.s.l.
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Documentation: It is mandatory to carry original ID or Passport.
• Acclimatization: Recommended to spend at least 1 day in Cusco to adapt to the altitude.
• Guide language: Spanish and English.
• Service type: Private with modern tourist transportation.
• Meals: Buffet breakfast and buffet lunch included at local restaurants.
• Museum entrance: Entrance to the Túpac Amaru II House Museum is NOT included and is paid on-site.
• Restrictions: Not recommended for people with very limited mobility due to short walks at each site.
• Weather: Sunny days with possibility of rain in wet season (November-March); moderate temperatures.
• Clothing: Comfortable and light clothing in layers; sun protection and comfortable walking shoes.
• End: Return to Cusco at approximately 05:30 p.m.

Follow in the footsteps of Túpac Amaru II. A historical tour of the towns where he rebelled in Cusco.

This map traces the key points of the rebellion: from the birthplace of the uprising in Tinta and Tungasuca, the site of the Battle of Sangarará, to the place of its execution in Cusco. It also locates the four lagoons that today form part of this route.