Visit the Waqrapukara Trek complex and its surroundings if: You want to know one of the most enigmatic archaeological places in Cusco. You like to enjoy the landscape and the walks. You want to enjoy adventure tourism? Between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. We will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco and start the journey to the archaeological complex of WaqraPukara. During the journey, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful landscape of the south of Cusco. Later, around 7:30 a.m. you will taste a pleasant breakfast in Cusipata. At the end, we will resume the tour towards the Pomacanchi lagoon, which presents calm bluish-green waters. We will continue through zigzagging sections at the top of the mountains with the most beautiful views of the lagoon and its surroundings. Then, we will continue through the community of Santa Lucía (approximately 1.30 hours on the way) until we reach the closest point to begin the walk to the archaeological complex. We will start the walk along a slightly flat path with small ascents and descents, we will enjoy the most beautiful views towards an incredible canyon until we reach the archaeological complex of Waqra Pukara around 12:30 p.m. the walk is: 03km Once in Waqra Pukara , you will know the Intipunku (Puerta del Sol), the main square, the towers, the terraces, the enclosure of the Inka Tito Cosñipa. In addition, you can take the opportunity to take the best photos of the place. At 3:00 p.m., we will start the road to the city of Cusco. On the way you will taste a delicious cold lunch. Finally, we will return to Cusco at 7:00 p.m. and we will take you back to Cusco Plaza San Francisco. Some information about the walk: Total walking distance: 06 km Walking hours: 3.5 hours Minimum height: 3310 masl Maximum height: 4300 masl Difficulty level: 4 out of 5 SERVICE
QUICK VIEW OF ACTIVITY
04:40 — 05:10am | hotel/ hostels pickups for transport towards WAQRAPUKARA Mountain |
05:00 — 05:10am | departure from Cusco city takes approximately 2hrs to get to cusipata town. |
06:30 — 07:30am | arrival and breakfast at cusipata town (tourist restaurant) |
08:00 — 08:20am | visit to the high andean lagoon of pomacanchi and see the birds of the place |
08:20 — 10:00am | trasnport to the starting of the trek check point |
10:00 — 11:30am | start the trail trek from 3800m to WAQRAPUKARA fortress (2.8km) |
11:30 — 12:30hrs | arrival to the waqrapukara fortress.spend some time at the top of the place take the view of beatiful sorroundind escenary(4100m) |
12:30 — 13:30hrs | Return to the starting point where transportation awaits us (2.8km) |
13:30 — 14:30hrs | take box lunch before hitting the road back to Cusco. |
18:30 — 19:00hrs | takes about 3.5hrs to get back to plaza regocijo in Cusco – 2 blocks from plaza de Armas |
🛏️ Pick-up: From the hotel.
🚌 Transport: Round trip.
🍽️ Breakfast: Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, bread or pancakes with butter and jam.
🥗 Lunch: Vegetarian option available.
🚶♂️ Walking stick: Included.
👥 Group size: 10-14 people.
🧑🏫 Guide: Certified Spanish/English guide.
🫁 Emergency: First aid kit and oxygen bottle.
🛏️ Pick-up: From the hotel.
🚌 Transport: Round trip.
🍽️ Breakfast: Hot chocolate, coffee, tea, bread or pancakes with butter and jam.
🥗 Lunch: Vegetarian option available.
🚶♂️ Walking stick: Included.
👥 Group size: 10-14 people.
🧑🏫 Guide: Certified Spanish/English guide.
🫁 Emergency: First aid kit and oxygen bottle.