Tour Raqchi – Templo de Wiracocha desde Cusco

• TOUR RECOMMENDATIONS
• Comfortable Clothing: Light and comfortable clothing. The climate in the area is temperate (15-20°C average). Light jacket for morning and afternoon when it can get cool.
• Footwear: Comfortable walking shoes. The walks are short and on accessible terrain. Sneakers or casual shoes are sufficient.
• Sun Protection: SPF 50+ sunscreen, sunglasses and hat. Solar radiation is intense during the day.
• Cash: Bring soles for lunch (approx. S/20-40), purchases of local handicrafts, voluntary tips and personal expenses.
• Hydration: Reusable water bottle to stay hydrated during the tour.
• Small Backpack: To carry camera, documents, water, snacks, sunscreen and light jacket.
• Camera or Phone: ESSENTIAL to photograph Urcos Lagoon, Temple of Wiracocha, colonial churches and landscapes. Bring extra battery.
• Documents: Original ID or Passport for entry to archaeological sites and registration.
• Cultural Respect: During the community hands-on experience, be respectful of local traditions and Andean customs.
• Purchase of Handicrafts: Opportunity to acquire authentic textiles and handicrafts directly from local artisans. Bring additional cash if you plan to buy.

• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
• Is previous experience or good physical condition necessary? No special physical condition or previous experience required. The tour has a low difficulty level, with short walks at archaeological sites and villages. Accessible to all audiences, including families with children and seniors.
• What does this tour include? Includes hotel pick-up in Cusco, round-trip tourist transportation, bilingual professional guide (Spanish/English), entrance fees to all mentioned sites (Temple of Wiracocha, Andahuaylillas, San Pedro), hands-on community experience with local artisans and permanent assistance throughout the tour.
• What services are NOT included? Not included: food (breakfast, lunch or dinner), beverages during the journey, voluntary tips, or additional personal expenses. Optional lunch can be contracted at local restaurants during the tour.
• How long does the tour last and what is the maximum altitude? The tour lasts 1 full day (approximately 10 hours). Early morning departure from Cusco with return in the afternoon. Maximum altitude is 3,500 m.a.s.l., lower than Cusco, so it does not require special acclimatization.
• How many days do I need to be in Cusco before the tour? No prior acclimatization necessary. This tour can be done the same day of arrival in Cusco, since the maximum altitude (3,500 m.a.s.l.) is lower than Cusco (3,400 m.a.s.l.). Ideal for the first day of visit.
• What places will we visit during the tour? You will visit: Urcos Lagoon (panoramic viewpoint surrounded by mountains), Andahuaylillas (with its famous church "Sistine Chapel of America"), San Pedro (traditional colonial village), Temple of Wiracocha in Raqchi (impressive Inca ceremonial structure with adobe and stone walls) and hands-on experience with local community (demonstrations of ancestral textiles and tasting of Andean gastronomy). An authentic cultural tour away from mass tourism.

• IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE BOOKING
• Total duration: Full day (approximately 10 hours).
• Departure: Early morning with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Maximum altitude: 3,500 m.a.s.l. (lower than Cusco).
• Difficulty level: Low. Short walks accessible to all audiences.
• Documentation: Carry original ID or Passport for entry to archaeological sites.
• Acclimatization: Does NOT require prior acclimatization. Ideal for first day in Cusco.
• Guide language: Bilingual professional (Spanish / English).
• Service type: Group with comfortable tourist transportation by road.
• Entrance fees: Tickets for entry to all sites included (Temple of Wiracocha, Andahuaylillas, San Pedro).
• Restrictions: No special restrictions. Accessible for families with children, seniors and people without special physical condition.
• Weather: Temperate Andean (15-20°C average). Bring light jacket for morning and afternoon.
• Clothing: Comfortable casual clothing, walking shoes, sunscreen, hat.
• Accommodation: Does NOT include accommodation. One-day tour with return to Cusco in the afternoon.
• Meals: Does NOT include food. Stops for optional lunch at local restaurants (cost approx. S/20-40).
• Experience: Authentic cultural and hands-on tour. Ideal for those seeking history, colonial art, Andean traditions and to get away from mass tourism.
• End: Return to Cusco in the afternoon (approx. 18:00-19:00 hrs).
• Hands-on experience: Includes interaction with local community, demonstrations of ancestral textiles and tasting of Andean gastronomy.

Vive una jornada única visitando Raqchi, antiguo centro ceremonial inca. Conecta con la historia, la cosmovisión andina y los paisajes que rodean el majestuoso templo de Wiracocha.

Este mapa detalla el trayecto desde Cusco hasta el complejo arqueológico de Raqchi. Incluye puntos clave como miradores naturales, pueblos andinos y el impresionante Templo de Wiracocha. Ideal para viajeros que buscan una experiencia inmersiva en historia inca, paisajes rurales y tradiciones vivas del sur del Valle Sagrado.