City Tour BY YOURSELF: Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenco, Puka Pukara and Tambomachay
The Archaeological Centers of Coricancha, Sacsayhuaman, Qenco, Puka Pukara and Tombomachay are the most known and representative of the Inca Culture . Through these precincts you will be able to appreciate and learn more about this culture that impresses millions of people. Before starting the archaeological route I suggest you purchase your TOURIST TICKET.
In this archaeological route you will learn and observe a little about how the Incas lived, their customs, their constructions, beliefs and much more. Without further ado, in this article I will give you information on how to get to these centers on your own from the city of Cusco, I will also leave you some suggestions, a map and tips before embarking on this route. Here we go!
Index
- First stop: Sacsayhuaman
- Second stop: Tambomachay
- Third stop: Puka Pukara
- Fourth stop: Qenco
- Fifth stop: Eucalyptus Forest
- Sixth stop: Coricancha
1.- First stop: Sacsayhuaman
There are two ways to get to Sacsayhuaman: one is on foot and the other is by public transportation. You can also take a cab, go by car or rent one, everything is valid!
Sacsayhuaman on foot: go to the Calle Resbalosa (5 minutes from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco), this street has a staircase and going up it you will get to Sacsayhuaman in 30 or 40 minutes, the time depends on your physical condition. This road is uphill. If you are still acclimatizing to Cusco I do not recommend this route because you run the risk of suffering from “altitude sickness”, also if you have small children and elderly people can also be a bit tedious and difficult for them, but it all depends on the physical condition of travelers.
Sacsayhuaman by public transport: for this we have two routes:
The first option is to go to Puente Belen (located 3 blocks from San Pedro Market) from there you can take a bus from the transport company “Cristo Blanco“, this bus will take you for S/. 1 sol (USD 0.20 dollars) and in 25 minutes to the Sacsayhuaman bus stop, from there you have to walk about 5 minutes to the entrance of the archaeological center of Sacsayhuaman.
The second option is to go to the Garcilaso bus stop, which is located on Avenida La Cultura (5 blocks from the Plaza de Armas of Cusco) and from there you must take a bus “El Huerto” that will take you also for S./1 sol (USD 0.20 dollars) and in 25 minutes to the entrance of Sacsayhuaman. You can choose the route that suits you best or the one that is closer to your lodging.
The tour in Sacsayhuaman will take you approximately 1 hour. At the entrance gate of Sacsayhuaman you can hire tour guides to learn a little more about the archaeological center, usually for a group of 5 people they charge between S/. 20 to 30 soles (USD 6 to 8 dollars) and for one person S/. 20 soles (USD 6 dollars).
Already down to the exit of Sacsayhuaman you will have a breathtaking view of the city of Cusco, take a picture and enjoy. You will also see 2 roads, I suggest you take the road that is not paved, as it will take you directly to the monument Cristo Blanco, there you will also have a spectacular view of the city of Cusco and you can take a picture with the monument of more than 8 meters high. Note. Some tours do not allow you to go to the White Christ, because they have already marked their own route, this is an advantage of going on your own.
