Cusco City Tour (Half Day)

Cusco Cathedral

It is an unmissable building right next to the main square – Plaza De Armas. It was once a site of the Royal Palace of Incas. On conquering Cusco, the Spanish troops demolished the palace and built the church on its remains.

Qorikancha

This was one of the most sacred Inca temples dedicated to the Sun. The patio was once full of statues made entirely of gold. When the Spanish kidnapped the Incan emperor, Athahualpa, they demanded a ransom for his release. 

Most of the gold from Qorikancha was given to them for Atahualpa’s release. The Spanish rulers however, much to the colonial form, assassinated him on receiving their ransom. 

Sacsayhuaman

Sacsayhuaman is one of the most visited sites off the city of Cusco. The beautiful stone fortress stands up the hill overlooking the city. 

The Incas have built this quite skill-fully. They accurately carves the massive stones to fit perfectly without using any mortars. 

It is a massive complex and houses many significant sites. However, it is still a mystery how the Incas carried these large stone blocks here. 

Q’enqo

This was the site where the Incas did sacrificing and mummification of corpses. 

Tambomachay

Tambomachay served as a spa to the elites of Incas. The natural spring water flows in even today from the nearby hot springs. 

Puca Pucara

The name signifies the red colour of the rock at dusk. This is an interesting site which is located right in front of Tambomachay. The Inca military used Puca Pucara to safeguard Cusco from any intruders.