From Awanacancha, we continue our way rolling down the hill going to the town of Pisaq. Pisaq was a small town near the Vilcabamba River. From the town, we drove ahead climbing the mountains of Pisaq. It is a 30-40 minute ride. We had a quick stop at the ticket booth to have our touristic tickets validated. Restrooms are also available; one should do the restroom break since there were no... continue
I wake up early to prepare myself for a day of adventure at the Sacred Valley. Breakfast is also early because my pick-up is at 6:20am. I am waiting at the hotel lobby for my bus, then my guide arrive. He give me all the documents for my Sacred Valley tour as well as my Machu Picchu adventures. Everything is also well organized. I have my round trip tickets to and from Aguas Calientes, my Machu... continue
When my welcome service guide in Cusco asked me if I want to watch a show, at first I am hesitant. I don’t know what kind of show is that. It was not introduced to me by my contact at the agency. Then he shows me the brochure. I became excited when I read that a show was a typical Peruvian entertainment featuring Peruvian music and dances. And what I liked most was the buffet dinner... continue
The last destination of our tour was at Tambomachay. It was also a short drive over the hills near Q’enqo. Before reaching Tambomachay, you can pass by some adobe houses along the road. The Puca Pucara which guarded the city’s entrance was also along the way with its beautiful panoramic view. We reached the place at 5PM and it was getting dark maybe because of the weather, a bit... continue
Another archaeological site on the Sacred Valley is the Q’enqo. The location is also a short drive from Sacsayhuaman. When driving towards Q’enqo, you may not notice the place because its location is right on a hillside. Q’enqo is said to be one of the largest holy places in Cusco. It is also known to be the place for sacrifice and mummification. Different from other temples,... continue
When I am still planning for my Peru trip, I read about Sacsayhuaman. I am checking the maps and all I’m thinking, the location of Sacsayhuaman is lower than Cusco. Not realizing that when reading about Sacsayhuaman, the temperature is a bit colder than in Cusco, meaning its location is above it. When our van drives up the hill, I suddenly asks myself why are we driving up and where are... continue
From Koricancha, we go to Plaza de Armas (Main Square) to where the location of Cusco Cathedral. There are two other churches in the Plaza de Armas. Iglesia de la Campania de Jesus – the rival church of the Cathedral Iglesia del Triunfo – the first Catholic Church in Cusco As per my guide, the exact location where the Cusco Cathedral is previously an Inca Palace. Construction... continue
