Experiential Tour in Raqchi

Full Day Tour

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ACTIVITIES

Experiential Tourism

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DURATION

1 Day

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MAX. ALTITUDE

3,550 mts

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LOCATION

Raqchi, Cusco

Introduction

The experience of the Experiential Tour in Raqchi 1 day gives us the opportunity to get to know one of the few places in the world that still maintains traditions over hundreds of years. We will learn about their customs, traditions and at the same time their history within the archaeological center that is still preserved over the years.

This experience is intended for all ages and can be done individually to meet new people, as a couple or with friends with whom to share emotions and also as a family to live an unforgettable adventure.

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Why book this tour?

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Disconnect from the city and have a break in the nature of Raqchi.

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Discover the story behind the Tambo.

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Walk the ancient paths of the Qhapaq Ñan.

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Enjoy the best views from the viewpoint.

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Get the best photos of the place.

Summary Itinerary

Day 01: Experiential Tour in Raqchi

07:00 – 07:30 Pick up from your hotel and we start the trip to the San Pedro sector.
07:30 – 10:30 Upon arrival we will start a walk along an ancient path part of the Inca roads and we will observe the manufacture of ceramics.
10:30 – 12:30 Around noon we will have an offering ceremony to the Pachamama (Mother Earth) and then we will enjoy lunch in a country setting with live typical Andean music.
15:00 – 17:00 Finally, in the afternoon there will be a walk to the viewpoint and a guided tour of the archaeological complex of Raqchi.

Detailed Itinerary

Visiting the town of Raqchi is an excellent way in which we can live a new adventure that allows us to meet new people who belong to a different culture full of traditions and history.

Raqchi: Located in the South Valley of Cusco, it is part of the district of San Pedro. This place was a settlement of Inca dwellings and enclosures dedicated to the god Wiracocha, considered the creator god of the world according to many Andean cultures. According to records and studies, this place was ordered to be built from the 8th Inca ruler (Huiracocha) to the 10th Inca ruler (Túpac Yupanqui). But other studies also find remains of ceramics that are from cultures pre-existing the Incas, this refers to the fact that even before the Incas, the Raqchi sector was considered a sacred place.

The archaeological center has a variety of different sectors and the main ones are:

Wiracocha Temple: This spectacular construction is one of the largest within the Inca Culture. It is an enclosure (only the walls remain), made of adobe and stone with a height of 20 meters. It has windows, doors and columns.
Greater Inca Temple: This enclosure is similar to the Temple of Wiracocha. Due to the passage of time, only the stone and adobe foundations of the enclosure can be seen.
Colcas (warehouses): They are small circular constructions that were used to store food. Up to 156 colcas were counted in this sector. Each of these had the mission of maintaining food for the empire's visitors and messengers (chaskis).
Recintos: These buildings were dwellings of the inhabitants. In Raqchi it has a total of 22 precincts located.
Water sources: These finely carved constructions were intended to provide water to the Raqchi sector. The fountain with the best finish is called Baños del Inca.
Qhapac Ñan: They are the network of royal roads that belong to the time of the Incas, they were the official roads through which the royal messengers traveled. As Raqchi was a kind of 'Chaskiwasi' (House of the messengers), it has a large number of royal roads.

What's Included?

Included

Detailed briefing: It takes place before the start of the service (The briefing is a complete orientation, explaining everything about the tour. In addition, any questions you may have about it will be clarified).
First level guide: Professional tour guide specialized in Cultural tourism. In the specific language you prefer.
Tourist transport: Travel by tourist transport from Cusco to Raqchi and vice versa.
Ceremony: A ceremony of payment to Mother Earth is performed as a thank you.
Foods: Lunch is typical with a music and dance show.
Entrance tickets: Entrance ticket to the archaeological complex of Raqchi.

Not Included

Foods: These can be requested.
Personal expenses and Tips: How to buy handicrafts, clothes, drinks, etc. Tips are not included either, these are voluntary according to the service received.