The Waqrapukara Cusco tour, 2 day takes you to the spectacular Inca sanctuary. A gorgeous ruins located in a remote area of Acomayo province in Cusco. Where the Incas built an great complex surrounded by the astounding natural rock formations set on the steep mountain top.
Our Waqrapukara Cusco tour is a fantastic trip option. So taking this amazing tour hikers will be enjoying the beauty of this formidable site with no-rush. This is your great chance for a night of star-gazing camping close by this fascinating Inca site.
This unique Waqrapukara Cusco tour is one of the lesser visited sites in Peru. So travelers joining us will take advantage of this Off the beaten track path. You will find out the tranquility and quietness of the Peruvian Andes. After this trip travelers can connect with Qeswachaka Inca Bridge.
We leave the hotel in Cusco and then drive for 2 hours until to reach Lake Pomacanchi. A place with native fauna and houses of the local people. We then continue to Acomayo, the major town in this area. So we stop here to buy any last minute supplies or drinks. Immediately our driver will take us to the village of Huayqui (3296 m). Where we start the Waqrapukara Cusco tour.
At the beginning the trail goes up-hill. But you will be surprised by the rock formations and the scenery of Apurimac River. As soon as you get higher up, you will reach the sector of Llamapintana. A great cave with interesting pre-Inca Llama paintings in side. Finally you will reach the camping area of Waqrapukara. Where you will have a delicious lunch. In the afternoon there will be a free time. So you can explore the area on your own.
You will have breakfast surrounded by the stunning landscape of this place. The guide will show you all important structures of the complex. Waqrapukara has religious and astronomical points.
Heading back down you will stop at the cave of Llamapintana to see the old paintings. Made about the South American camels as the Llamas and Alpacas. The guide will explain you the meaning of those animals for the locals.
Hiking further away from Waqrapukara you will have a last stop to admire the wilderness of the Apurimac River. At Huayqui village you will have a great lunch. In the afternoon you drive back to Cusco.
