MAUKALLAQTA TOUR

1 Day

  • 1-12 people
  • 5,554m/18,192ft
  • cusco, maukallaqta
  • Cusco
  • cusco
  • 4,500msnm
  • cusco, maukallaqta
  • English and Spanish

Breakfast at your selected Hotel in the morning we leave the city of Cusco early, crossing the mountains towards the province of Paruro, passing through the communities of Occopata, Yaurisque, before arriving at the community of Pomate we will stop halfway along the road. to undertake a walk for 10 minutes to the top of the Llaullicasa Viewpoint where we will have a wonderful view of the different Valleys. Then we will continue our trip to the town of Yaurisque. After a few minutes of travel in our vehicle we will reach the Puma Orco hill, in this place we will see numerous pumas carved in limestone, possibly originating during the Eocene – Oligocene period. At the base of this hill is where the mythical caves of the Ayar brothers are located. Continuing our trip for a few more minutes in our mobility, we will arrive at the beginning of our path to go to the architectural complex of Maukallaqta, this walk is very picturesque since during the walk we will observe native plants and agricultural areas. Maukallaqta is an Inca city, planned and built symmetrically with limestone, its main entrances are exquisitely crafted double jambs, they are works of exquisite architecture and engineering and are built by platforms, fountains, canals, retaining walls, waqas, kallancas, roads , esplanades and original streets with beautiful Inca characteristics appropriate to the topography of the place. In this place legend and history are combined because in addition to having been an Inca settlement, nearby is the cave where the mythical Ayar brothers came from. We will have time to enjoy our snack, later we will go to the town of Paccarectambo and return to the city of Cusco.

Overview

Breakfast at your selected Hotel in the morning we leave the city of Cusco early, crossing the mountains towards the province of Paruro, passing through the communities of Occopata, Yaurisque, before arriving at the community of Pomate we will stop halfway along the road. to undertake a walk for 10 minutes to the top of the Llaullicasa Viewpoint where we will have a wonderful view of the different Valleys. Then we will continue our trip to the town of Yaurisque. After a few minutes of travel in our vehicle we will reach the Puma Orco hill, in this place we will see numerous pumas carved in limestone, possibly originating during the Eocene – Oligocene period. At the base of this hill is where the mythical caves of the Ayar brothers are located. Continuing our trip for a few more minutes in our mobility, we will arrive at the beginning of our path to go to the architectural complex of Maukallaqta, this walk is very picturesque since during the walk we will observe native plants and agricultural areas. Maukallaqta is an Inca city, planned and built symmetrically with limestone, its main entrances are exquisitely crafted double jambs, they are works of exquisite architecture and engineering and are built by platforms, fountains, canals, retaining walls, waqas, kallancas, roads , esplanades and original streets with beautiful Inca characteristics appropriate to the topography of the place. In this place legend and history are combined because in addition to having been an Inca settlement, nearby is the cave where the mythical Ayar brothers came from. We will have time to enjoy our snack, later we will go to the town of Paccarectambo and return to the city of Cusco.

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

MAUKALLAQTA TOUR
× How can I help you?