Tour to Maucallacta and Puma Orqo through Paruro

Visit the Inca archaeological site of Maucallacta located in the province of Paruro, two hours by car from the city of Cusco. Discover the origins of the Incas who arrived in the Cusco Valley at the beginning of the 12th century from the Altiplano, during this migration they passed through the towns of Maucallacta, Paccarectambo and Yahurisque. Mauk'allaqta has an exquisite architecture (better distribution of space adapting to the topography of the place) and engineering (constructions resistant to earthquakes, geological faults and floods). Currently in this place you can see double-jamb doors, two-story houses, ceremonial fountains, patios, water channels, Kallankas (rectangular constructions), plazas and Qolqas (semicircular constructions to store food). After visiting Maucallacta you will visit the Puma Orqo mountain which was a ceremonial center and astronomical observatory; According to the Legend of the Ayar Brothers, the Incas have their origin in this mountain where there are four caves called Tampu Tok'o from where the first founders of the Inca empire came out - The Ayar brothers who in total were four (each with his partner): Ayar Cachi and Mama Huaco, Ayar Uchu and Mama Ipacura or Cura, Ayar Auca and Mama Raua and Ayar Manco and Mama Ocllo.

Itinerario:

7:30 Meeting point in Cusco: 3,400 m.a.s.l. (11,154 ft) We pick you up from your hotel at 7:30. Read the Details and Notes tab so there are no misunderstandings. 10:00 Arrival in Mollebamba: 3,326 m.a.s.l. (10,912 ft) Approx. 2 hours by vehicle — Mollebamba is a small town located in the Yahurisque district in the province of Paruro. Mollebamba to Puma Orqo After arriving in Mollebamba we will continue driving for a few minutes on a compacted dirt road to reach Puma Orqo. Arrival in Puma Orco Return to Mollebamba Start your hike in Mollebamba On foot for approximately 1 hour 5 kilometers. The hike is on a flat road. 13:00 Arrival at Maukallaqta: 3,360 m.a.s.l. (11,023 ft) Return from Maukallaqta to Yaurisque You will return by the same route, the first part on foot and the last part by vehicle. 14:00 Lunch in Yaurisque Your guide will recommend local restaurants. Prices vary between 10 to 15 soles pp. Return to Cusco Your guide will give a brief and concise explanation about this attraction. Free time in the mountains: 35 minutes. 17:00 End point This tour ends at approximately 17:00 at your hotel in Cusco.

Incluye:

✔ Pick-up from your hotel.
✔ Professional guide.
✔ Driver.
✔ Tourist vehicle.
✔ Personalized service.
✔ First aid kit.
✔ Drop-off at your hotel.

No Incluye:

❌ Tips (optional).
❌ Food.
❌ Entrance tickets for Mauka Llaqta: 10 soles pp.
❌ Entrance tickets for Puma Orqo: 5 soles pp.
❌ Horses: There are no horses for rent.

Recomendaciones:

⬛ Sweaters.
⬛ Rain ponchos.
⬛ Non-slip shoes.
⬛ Caps or hats.
⬛ Sunglasses.
⬛ Sunscreen.
⬛ A bottle of water.
⬛ Pills for altitude sickness.

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