Details
This excursion begins with a trip to Pallay Poncho, famous for its unique colors and rock formations. Afterward, we visit the Raqchi Archaeological Park, with its impressive Temple of Wiracocha, and Checacupe, home to three bridges from different eras: Inca, Colonial, and Republican. Finally, the day concludes with a photo stop at the Urcos Lagoon viewpoint.
Departure & Return Location
Cusco hotel transfer
Departure Time
3:30 – 4:30 AM
Price Includes
Price Excludes
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco - Pallay Poncho - Raqchi
We begin our adventure with pick-up between 3:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. from your hotels. We travel to Cusipata, where you will enjoy a buffet breakfast to fuel up.
We continue our journey for approximately 3.5 to 4 hours until we reach the starting point of the hike to Pallay Poncho. The hike lasts 1 hour, during which we will appreciate its unique colors and formations.
After the hike, we head to the Raqchi Archaeological Park, famous for its majestic Temple of Wiracocha. Next, we visit Checacupe to see its three bridges (Inca, Colonial, and Republican), a testament to the historical evolution of road infrastructure in Peru.
Afterward, we return to Cusipata for a buffet lunch. Before finishing, we make a stop at the Urcos Lagoon viewpoint — ideal for panoramic photos — and then we begin the return to Cusco, arriving at approximately 5:00 p.m.
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