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Route of the sun

Overview

Enjoy with us the tour known as the route of the sun, the service is performed in tourist bus fully equipped for the comfort of the traveler, looking for the best way to travel between Cusco – Puno or Puno – Cusco. Enjoying various archaeological sites and knowing a little more of our ancestral history.

We will visit the Chapel of Andahuaylillas, the imposing temple of the god Wiracocha, the majestic Paso de la Raya (Road Limit between Cusco and Puno – View of the Nevado Chimboya) and the mythical lithic museum of the Pukara culture.

Duration
Full day
Difficulty
Low
Altitude
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Route of the sun

Full day
Price 59.00 USD Por Persona
Grupo
Dificultad Low
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Itinerary at a glance

The tour includes a visit to the Andahuaylillas Chapel, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Andes” for its impressive colonial art. Then, we will explore the Raqchi Archaeological Complex, the Temple dedicated to the god Wiracocha, with its granaries and stone and adobe buildings. We will enjoy a buffet lunch at La Pascana Tourist Restaurant, famous for its local cuisine, located in Sicuani. We will continue to the Paso de la Raya, border between Cusco and Puno, at 4,335 meters above sea level, overlooking the snow-capped Chimboya. Later, we will visit the Pukara Lithic Museum, which houses ceramics and sculptures of the Pukara culture, including the famous sculpture of Hatunñaqac. Finally, we will arrive in Puno.

Itinerary


Day 1
THE ANDAHUAYLILLAS CHAPEL (3,093 MSNM)

Starting point

Pick up from your hotel 06:00 – 06:30 am (if the hotel is near the main square of Cusco, otherwise we will coordinate a meeting point).

Language of the guide

  • Spanish and English.

Departure from CUSCO

  • Private bus terminal located at AV. 28 DE JULIO x 1- 2, reference 1st bridge.
  • Boarding ticket check-in and luggage check-in time 07:00 a.m.
  • Departure time exact time: 07:20 a.m.

We will visit one of the churches dating from the XVII century also known as the Sistine of the Andes for the beauty of its murals, the work in gold leaf and paintings of the Cusco school that houses inside.


Day 2
THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX OF RAQCHI (3,450 MSNM)

Also known as the Temple of the god WIRACOCHA, who was the supreme Inca deity, in this place we will find the largest number of Colcas (Graneros) we will also see magnificent buildings in stone and adobe.

You will enjoy a buffet lunch (included in the tour) in the tourist restaurant LA PASCANA which enjoys good prestige and is recognized for the good seasoning of the chef. It is strategically located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani. The buffet consists of a wide range of national and regional food, appetizers, fresh vegetables, side dishes, the most delicious desserts and hot drinks (coca tea, coffee or tea).

IMPORTANT. Lunch lasts 40 minutes / cold drinks such as water, soft drinks or beer are not included in the buffet.


Day 3
THE CROSSING OF THE LA RAYA (4,335 MSNM)

It is the border between the cities of Cusco and Puno to more than 4335 MSNM where is the famous snowy CHIMBOYA where the AMAZONAS river rises. Where tourists can take pictures of the landscape.


Day 4
THE PUKARA LITHIC MUSEUM (3,900 MSNM)

It was a culture that developed from 1600 BC to 400 AD, located 106 km northeast of the city of Puno, in this museum we can find ceramics and sculptures representing zoo morphic figures, including the famous sculpture of HATUNÑAQAC that in our times would be translated as the supreme cutthroat.

End of the service.

ARRIVAL IN PUNO (Bus Station Terminal Private Terminal Avenida Costanera 430).

Includes

  • Bilingual English-Spanish guide (both on board the bus and in the places of visit).
  • Hot drinks such as: Mate de Coca, Anise Tea, Mate de Manzanilla and Coffee.
  • Cold drinks such as: Coca Cola, IncaKola, Mineral Water and Fruit Nectar.
  • Tasting of the famous Oropesa Bread (Pan Chuta).
  • Buffet lunch at La Pascana Tourist Restaurant.

Does not include

  • Tourist ticket to tourist attractions.
  • Tips for service.
  • Personal purchases (souvenirs).
  • Any other service and/or attention not specified.

Packaging list

Additional information:

  • In the chapel of ANDAHUAYLILLAS the visit lasts 25 minutes / It is not allowed to film or take pictures inside.
  • The payment for the entrance fee is S/. 15.00.
  • In the archaeological complex of RAQCHI The visit lasts 40 minutes / We recommend the use of hats and sunscreen.
  • The payment for the entrance fee is S/. 15.00.
  • In the passage of the LA RAYA, the visit time lasts between 7 to 10 minutes / we recommend the use of extra coat / consumption of coca tea to counteract the soroche.
  • In the LITICAL PUKARA museum, the visit lasts 30 minutes / it is not allowed to film or take pictures inside.
  • The entrance fee is S/ 10.00.

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