Full Day

Waqrapukara Full Day

Name: Waqrapukara Full Day
Brand: Machupicchu Luna Tours
Price: 42 USD
Availability: InStock

De 10 a 19 personas Group size

4,650 m / 15,190 pies Maximum altitude

Moderate Difficulty level

Discover the Waqrapukara Tour, a full-day adventure from Cusco that combines trekking, nature, and Andean history at one of the region’s most distinctive archaeological sites. The journey takes you to the Waqrapukara Fortress, reaching a maximum altitude of 4650 m / 15,256 ft, while crossing high-Andean landscapes where you can appreciate the local flora and fauna.The experience includes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes of hiking between the outbound and return routes, as well as a guided visit to the main areas of Waqrapukara, including Intipunku, the main plaza, towers, terraces, the Wiracocha Enclosure, and rock paintings depicting llamas. With a moderate difficulty level, this tour is ideal for travelers who want to explore an archaeological site away from the busiest tourist routes while enjoying the landscapes surrounding the Apurímac Canyon.

Day 1

Cusco → Sangarará → La Rinconada → Waqrapukara → La Rinconada → Sangarará → Cusco

Note: The entrance ticket to Waqrapukara is not included in the tour price.

Waqrapukara day hike, stop by stop

Drive to Sangarará, start walking from La Rinconada and visit Waqrapukara.

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CuscoPickup and return area
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SangararáAccess area for Waqrapukara
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WaqrapukaraGuided visit to the complex

Reference road to Sangarará

The line ends in Sangarará. The programme starts the walk from La Rinconada.

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