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Markets and Ruins of Cusco
Walk around the Imperial City of the Incas, starting at the local market of Cusco, where you will experience a bit of Peruvian Culture and daily Cusqueño life. In the market you can find the best variety of vegetables, breads and fruits in the country. Continuing this pleasant walk you'll visit the impressive Colonial Cathedral in Cusco containing over 400 paintings from the Cusqueña School and several beautiful altars. Afterwards you'll visit Koricancha, which is considered a religious center of Cusco, geographical and political. The Temple of Koricancha, was where the Inca paid homage to the Sun god called Inti. Qori means goldwork and Kancha means an enclosed space, bounded by walls. Then you'll walk uphill a bit to enter the artisan quarter of San Blas, where you'll be able to appreciate a religious painting and many workshops where, if they are available, you can watch artisans in action.
After this visit, your transfer will take you to the nearby archaeological sites to visit Sacsayhuaman, the Royal House of the Sun and one of the greatest stone monuments in Incan architecture; Qenqo Amphitheater, a well-known Incan temple that dominates the whole area; and Tambomachay, located 8 km from Cusco, which was an Inca sanctuary dedicated to water and a place reserved for Inca Royalty. Its name comes from two Quechua words: Tampu, meaning collective housing, and Machay, which means a resting place. You will also pass by Puka Pukara, (Reddish Fortress) which takes its name from the color of the soil found in the area. It is thought to be once a residential quarter because it was strategically located and dominated the territory.
Included: Half day private Walking city tour with San Blas neighborhood, San Pedro market with visit to surrounding Ruins, private guide and transportation; Entrance fees.