During the trip from Cusco to Puno, friends, you will accompany us to know many attractive tourist with a value historical and artistic very significant.
These Attractive tourist are in the environs of the city of the Cusco, but they have much importance because are testimony of the development of the man, in addition they are surrounded by beautiful landscapes and being inhabited by humble people with an opened heart towards all the people who visit them.

Tipón

Archaeological ruin located to the east of the city of Cusco, in the district of Oropesa, province of Quispicanchi in the kilometer 18 of the highway Cusco-Puno and from this point 5 km. above. At the beginning of this visit we will see a colonial mansion, property of the Marquez San Lorenzo de Valle Umbroso, which was one of the most recognized at the Colony period, built on Inca walls. This mansion was built during the period of the Inca Yawar Waca, who was the owner.
Tipón constitutes a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering; nowadays it is used by the settlers in benefit of its cultures. Also we will be able to observe a fabulous system of terraces, constructions of stone and channels of irrigation.
It is important to mention that in Tipón, you can taste one of the most delicious typical dishes of the region, “the guinea pig”.

Pikillaqta

Pikillacta is located in the province of Quispicanchi, to the east of the city of Cusco, in the kilometer 32 in the highway Cusco-Puno. The meaning of Pikillaqta is “town of fleas”, in relation to one old legend, although it seems not to be the original name of this site.
This Pre-hispanic town dated to the time of expansion of the Wari culture, developed in the centre of the country. The History tells us that the Waris was overcome by the Incas who reused this place for their own interests.
The studies made in this place present us that were approximately seven hundred buildings of two to three plants, two hundred seats and five hundred four warehouses.
The ceramics remains founded in Pikillaqta can be observed in the Inca Museum, located just in center of the city.

Andahuaylillas

The town of Andahuylillas is located in the province of Quispicanchi, to the west of the city of Cusco, at about 40 Km. of distance.
Andahuaylillas is a very cosy small town, with a very benign climate; it is surrounded by mountains and bathed by the Vilcanota River. Due to the climate and water, its earth is very fertile and the people are very affectionate and friendly.
In this beautiful place we will not see archaeological ruins, however we will see a temple of hidden wonders, where recognized artists have known to shape their art and get pieces of art that represent a different style.
The colonial church of Andahuaylillas, also called the “Sixtine Chapel” of Americas, is decorated completely by small details that make resemblance to the original one in Rome - Italy.

Raqchi

Raqchi is located in the district of San Pedro de Cacha in the kilometer one hundred twenty five of the Cusco first highway.
Here we will be able to observe walls of great size that according to some old chroniclers was built by the Inca Wiraqocha.
The studies made in the surrounding area state that in the archaeological remain of Raqchi, each construction played a specific role. Within the constructions we can observe kanchas (apartments) qolqas (warehouses), water sources destined to the cult of the water.
Friends!! visit Raqchi means to know a little bit more of our history, to know the development level of our ancestors, the Incas, that had its time of apogee and left their legacy spread out through Cusco and Peru.