Experience the breathtaking beauty and ancient history of Waqrapukara on this day tour. We will find a hidden gem in the Peruvian Andes, a stunning archaeological site that offers breathtaking views and insight into the Inca civilization.
We start at 03:00 am for your Waqrapukara Peru tour, we will drive approximately 2.5 hrs to the province of Acomayo where we will enjoy the four lagoons of Acomayo. After enjoying the view, we will continue for 30 minutes more to the Qenterococha lagoon (4,330 mts 14,138 ft) where we will have a delicious breakfast. After our nutritious breakfast we will begin our hike to Waqrapukara. On our way we will identify the flora and fauna of the area.
Once we arrive to this amazing place we will rest, then we will explore the place with the guide. Of course, you will also have time to explore the place on your own after the guided tour. Then we will have our box lunch at the viewpoint of the Apurimac River. After lunch, we will start our return hike, which has different views of the Apurimac Canyon and chasms. We will return to the trailhead around 16:00 hrs where our van will be waiting for us. We will be back in Cusco around 6 pm.
To confirm this trip we need you to send us your personal information, Deposit of US$20 per person as well as the name of the hotel to come and pick you up.
Our day tours are done shared and the cost is based on your group size.
2 – 15 people : 45 USD$
15 or more: Will be arranged and priced by your Terra Quechua Peru Team representative.
Visit this political and religious sanctuary, at 4300 m altitude, on an 8 km hike of medium physical intensity. Price per person: from US$ 40.00 per person.
What is Waqrapukara? The archaeological site of Waqrapukara is an Inca fortress located on top of a mountain south of Cusco. Its name comes from a Quechua word that means ‘Fortress in the shape of a horn’ because this construction is between two rock formations in the shape of horns.
Waqrapukara, the horn-shaped Inca fortress
Research indicates that Waqrapukara was initially built by the Canchis culture and not by the Incas. The Canchis inhabited the southern territories of Cusco (current province of Canchis) parallel to the Incas.