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Cusco South Valley Tour

The South Valley Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore a lesser-visited region of Cusco, rich in history and cultural significance. Your journey begins at Tipón, a beautifully preserved Inca water temple showcasing advanced hydraulic engineering in a tranquil setting.

Next, visit Pikillacta, an expansive Pre-Inca archaeological site built by the Wari civilization, who inhabited the Cusco region long before the rise of the Incas. The tour concludes in Andahuaylillas, home to the breathtaking Church of San Pedro, often called the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” for its intricate murals and baroque interior.

This half-day South Valley tour combines Inca, Wari, and colonial heritage, making it a fascinating experience for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path attractions in Peru.

Overview

  • Tour Description

    • Half day tour South of Cusco
    • Tour done in Private Service only
    • Historical tour with English Speaking Guides

    Places that are visited

    • Tipon
    • Pikillacta
    • Andahuaylillas
Itinerary

Tipon.- We visit the archaeological site of Tipon that has numerous impressive terraces. Even more impressive is the irrigation system that is still serving agricultural areas nearby. It consists of carved stone channels, precisely calculated that all together constitute a hydraulic engineering masterpiece.

Pikillacta.- The constructions of Piquillacta are composed of more than 700 structures: 200 Kanchas (departments), 504 qolqas (storages) and different buildings that should have sheltered a population of about ten thousand people. The city was displayed in a harmonious and symmetric way, in blocks with straight streets that embraced many sectors such as the administrative, ceremonial, urban, defensive and a road system. Its buildings had 2 or 3 floors of 12 meters high each one. The walls were made with mud and stones, wide at the bottom but thin at the upper part.

Andahuaylillas.- The most important attraction for the visitors is the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, considered as the “Sistine Chapel” of America due to the quality of its art pieces.  Built at the beginning of VII century, the interior of the temple is decorated with murals performed by Luis Riaño ( XVII century) representing the path to glory and the path to hell. Besides, this church holds a majestic piano, numerous canvases of the Academy of Cusco, silver work and baroque altars.

What's included?

Included

  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Round-Trip Private transportation

Not Included

  • Entrance fees – you need the 1 Day Tourist Ticket at 70 Soles per person
  • Entrance to Andahuaylillas S/15 soles per person
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Note: If you are visiting the Southern Valley & the Sacred Valley it is actually better to purchase the 10 Day tourist ticket (Boleto General). This give you access to other sites in the Valley and some museums and Attractions in Cusco. The price is S/130 soles per person. Please check with your Travel Advisor.