Day trip to Tipón: discover Inca hydraulic engineering

• IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS BEFORE BOOKING
• Total duration: Approximately 7.5 hours (half day).
• Departure: 9:00 am with pick-up from your hotel in Cusco.
• Altitude: Similar to Cusco. No significant altitude changes.
• Difficulty level: Low. Short walks in the Tipón archaeological complex. Accessible to all audiences.
• Documentation: Carry original ID or Passport for entry to archaeological site.
• Acclimatization: Does NOT require prior acclimatization. Ideal for first or second day in Cusco.
• Guide language: Certified professional guide with extensive experience.
• Service type: Comfortable and safe tourist transportation throughout the tour.
• Entrance fees: Tourist ticket to Tipón NOT included. Must be paid separately at the site.
• Restrictions: No special restrictions. Accessible for families with children, seniors and people without special physical condition.
• Weather: Temperate Andean. Bring light jacket for morning and afternoon.
• Clothing: Comfortable casual clothing, sports shoes for walking, sunscreen, hat.
• Accommodation: Does NOT include accommodation. Half-day tour with return to Cusco in the afternoon.
• Meals: Does NOT include food. Option of traditional Cusco lunch during the tour (chicharrón, guinea pig and other local specialties).
• Experience: Cultural and historical tour combined with fun. Ideal for those seeking Inca history, Andean gastronomy and a family experience at the Jurassic Park.
• End: Return to Cusco at approximately 4:30 pm.
• Main attractions: Agricultural terraces and Inca hydraulic system at Tipón, traditional lunch, Oropesa (Bread Capital) and Jurassic Park with life-size dinosaur replicas.

• 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 in the Tipón archaeological complex. 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, certified professional guide with extensive experience, personalized attention, detailed historical and cultural information, first aid kit, photo stops and permanent assistance throughout the tour.
• What services are NOT included? Not included: tourist ticket for entrance to Tipón, food (breakfast, lunch or dinner), beverages during the journey, voluntary tips, or additional personal expenses. Lunch and entrance fees to the sites are paid separately.
• How long does the tour last and what time does it depart? The tour lasts approximately 7.5 hours. We start with hotel pick-up at 9:00 am and return to Cusco at approximately 4:30 pm. It is a comfortable and well-planned tour with enough time at each location.
• 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 we stay at altitudes similar to the city. Ideal for the first or second day of visit to Cusco.
• What places will we visit during the tour? You will visit: Tipón archaeological complex (famous for its impressive agricultural terraces and its advanced Inca hydraulic system), you will enjoy a traditional Cusco lunch with typical dishes such as chicharrón, guinea pig and other local specialties, we will visit Oropesa (the National Bread Capital) and the fascinating Jurassic Park of Oropesa with life-size dinosaur replicas. An experience that combines Inca history, Andean gastronomy and fun for the whole family.

• CONSIDERACIONES IMPORTANTES ANTES DE RESERVAR
• Duración total: Aproximadamente 7.5 horas (medio día).
• Salida: 9:00 am con recojo desde tu hotel en Cusco.
• Altitud: Similar a Cusco. Sin cambios significativos de altura.
• Nivel de dificultad: Baja. Caminatas cortas en el complejo arqueológico de Tipón. Accesible para todo público.
• Documentación: Llevar DNI o Pasaporte original para ingreso al sitio arqueológico.
• Aclimatación: NO requiere aclimatación previa. Ideal para primer o segundo día en Cusco.
• Idioma del guía: Guía profesional certificado con amplia experiencia.
• Tipo de servicio: Transporte turístico cómodo y seguro durante todo el recorrido.
• Entradas: Boleto turístico a Tipón NO incluido. Debe pagarse por separado en el sitio.
• Restricciones: Sin restricciones especiales. Accesible para familias con niños, adultos mayores y personas sin condición física especial.
• Clima: Templado andino. Llevar casaca ligera para la mañana y tarde.
• Vestimenta: Ropa cómoda casual, zapatos deportivos para caminar, bloqueador solar, sombrero.
• Alojamiento: NO incluye alojamiento. Tour de medio día con retorno a Cusco en la tarde.
• Comidas: NO incluye alimentación. Opción de almuerzo tradicional cusqueño durante el tour (chicharrón, cuy y otras especialidades locales).
• Experiencia: Tour cultural e histórico combinado con diversión. Ideal para quienes buscan historia inca, gastronomía andina y una experiencia familiar en el Parque Jurásico.
• Finalización: Retorno a Cusco aproximadamente a las 4:30 pm.
• Atractivos principales: Terrazas agrícolas y sistema hidráulico inca en Tipón, almuerzo tradicional, Oropesa (Capital del Pan) y Parque Jurásico con réplicas de dinosaurios a tamaño real.

Discover the magic of Tipón on a half-day hike. Admire its Inca hydraulic system, agricultural terraces, and Andean views while connecting with its ancient history and culture.

This map guides your journey from Cusco to Tipón, crossing Andean landscapes to reach the impressive Inca complex. Learn about the ancient hydraulic system, agricultural terraces, and ceremonial sites that reveal the sacred legacy of water in the Andean worldview. Ideal for a short, in-depth, and cultural experience.