{"id":18030,"date":"2023-09-05T01:48:49","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T06:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destinosdelperu.com\/tour\/cusco-south-valley\/"},"modified":"2026-07-18T08:45:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:45:20","slug":"cusco-south-valley","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/destinosdelperu.com\/en\/tour\/cusco-south-valley\/","title":{"rendered":"Cusco &#8211; South Valley"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18030\" class=\"elementor elementor-18030\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-72da718 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"72da718\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1f7b55a\" data-id=\"1f7b55a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf92827 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"bf92827\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"19\">South Valley in Cusco is a fascinating experience within the Andean landscapes, where you can discover the architecture and buildings of the Wari, Inca, and Colonial civilizations. As well as its traditional villages well-known for their specialized gastronomy. Find the living culture!<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"20\">This cultural and archaeological circuit is the ideal choice for travelers looking to explore Cusco's historical evolution beyond the classic Sacred Valley. The tour offers a unique opportunity to contrast three completely distinct imperial eras: the remarkable pre-Inca urban planning of the Wari, the magnificent hydraulic engineering of the Incas, and the religious artistic splendor of the colonial era, all complemented by an immersive journey through the culinary traditions of picturesque local villages.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3a352f4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default wd-section-disabled\" data-id=\"3a352f4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3ee2a97\" data-id=\"3ee2a97\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37150e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"37150e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"22\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #009d92;\"><strong>ITINERARY<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"23\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Departure from Cusco to Tip\u00f3n:<\/b> We begin our journey by departing from the city of Cusco, driving south towards the impressive Tip\u00f3n Archaeological Complex, a true masterpiece dedicated to water. Here, we will appreciate its exceptional agricultural terraces, irrigation canals, and finely carved stone aqueducts created by the Incas, which continue to function flawlessly to this day with ancient precision.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Exploration of the Pikillacta Fortress:<\/b> We continue our journey to Pikillacta, a massive pre-Inca walled citadel and fortress belonging to the Wari culture, constructed around 600 A.D. We will walk through its stone streets and ancient sectors to understand the advanced architectural planning of this pioneering civilization.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Gastronomic Route through Picturesque Villages:<\/b> Along the way, we will pass through traditional Andean towns famous for their specialized local gastronomy. We will get to experience Oropesa, the bread capital known for its massive, sweet \"Chuta\" bread loaves; Saylla, highly renowned for its crispy pork chicharrones; Lucre, famous for its fresh trout and duck stews; and Tip\u00f3n, celebrated for its traditional roasted guinea pig (cuy al horno).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Visit to the Andahuaylillas Church:<\/b> We follow the historic route to the town of Andahuaylillas to visit the Church of San Pedro Ap\u00f3stol, globally renowned as the \"Sistine Chapel of the Americas.\" Visitors will be amazed by its imposing golden altars covered in gold leaf, its beautiful Cusque\u00f1a school canvas paintings, and intricately decorated ceilings that make this temple a spectacular work of art.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"23,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"23,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Return to the Imperial City:<\/b> Once our historical, cultural, and culinary loop is finished, we will board our tourist vehicle to return safely to downtown Cusco.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a72ca55\" data-id=\"a72ca55\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b59e1a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"b59e1a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"25\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #009d92;\"><strong>INCLUDES<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"26\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\">Tourist transportation<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\">Bilingual guide<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\">Entrance fees<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-25 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f4a999\" data-id=\"3f4a999\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e1463a elementor-widget elementor-widget-wd_text_block\" data-id=\"7e1463a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"wd_text_block.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wd-text-block reset-last-child text-left\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"27\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #009d92;\"><strong>RECOMMENDATIONS<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul data-path-to-node=\"28\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"28,0,0\">Light clothing and a warm jacket (Andean weather shifts quickly)<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"28,1,0\">Extra cash (for buying artisanal Chuta bread, local food, or souvenirs)<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"28,2,0\">Sun hat or cap<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"28,3,0\">Sunscreen<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"28,4,0\">Water bottle<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Valley in Cusco is a fascinating experience within the Andean landscapes, where you can discover the architecture and buildings<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":17428,"template":"","meta":{"_joinchat":[]},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[115,156],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-18030","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-cusco-en","product_cat-popular-en","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cusco South Valley Sistine Chapel of America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Half-day tour in Cusco through the South Valley. 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