5 Incredible Attractions In Cusco

Cusco still keeps many jewels for all travelers. On this occasion, we want to share with you the beautiful attractions.
VIEWPOINT OF CONDORS OF CHONTA
Located in the district of Limatambo, the Condor Viewpoint of Chonta allows you to enjoy a wonderful landscape with forests, lakes and rivers, crowned by the flight of the majestic condors. Chonta is currently known as a sanctuary for these birds so representative of the Peruvian Andes. And it has become an unmissable destination for nature lovers and birdwatchers.
To get there, it is necessary to travel 2.5 hours by car (98km) and then 3.2 km on foot, which takes about an hour. The best time to arrive is between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to have a better chance of seeing condors.
CCACCAHUARA STONE FOREST
This impressive stone forest, located at 4210 meters above sea level in the district of Ancahuasi, has an extension of about 8000 hectares. The community of Ccaccahuara itself is in charge of protecting this natural wonder. Its rock formations resemble gigantic animal profiles such as eagles, feline guinea pigs and other animals, as well as pyramids and human figures.
To get there, it is necessary to travel a distance of approximately 48 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Remember that you can get there by hiring a tourist service from Cusco or from the center of Ancahuasi.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMPLEX OF KILLARUMIYOC
Killarumiyoc, located in the district of Ancahuasi, was a ceremonial and astronomical center, from where the winter solstice can be observed every June 21st. It receives its name from a symbol carved on stone that adorns one of its huacas and means ‘stone of the moon’. It is an enormous area of terraces of 5000 square meters dedicated to the feminine divinity.
To get there, you must drive 45.50 km northwest of Cusco, which takes about an hour by car. You can visit from Monday to Sunday from 7 am to 5 pm. General admission for adults is S / 7 and for students S / 3.
HUMANTAY LAGOON
The Humantay Lagoon has been formed by the thawing of the snow-capped mountain of the same name, which reaches 5902 meters of altitude. For this reason, its waters have a beautiful turquoise green color. Humantay derives from the Quechua prefix huma meaning ‘head’, which would indicate that it is an important lagoon, as it is the main source for irrigation canals for agricultural areas located in the lowlands. The visit to this lake can be done during the trekking to the Salkantay snow-capped mountain or through a full day tour.
It is 109 km / 109 miles from Cusco, from where you have to travel 3 hours and 20 minutes by car to Soraypampa. From there, it is necessary to travel 3 km on foot for about an hour and a half. Visit it from Monday to Sunday from 6 a.m. to noon. General entrance fee for Peruvians: S/ 10.00
ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER OF TARAWASI
Tarawasi is an ancient ceremonial center and rest area built during the rule of the Inka Pachacuteq. Among its buildings are the tambos, used to store food; the terraces, where crops were grown on different floors of the Andean heights; and a granite ushnu, a platform on which the Inka held religious ceremonies.
It is located 75 km northwest of the city of Cusco, which takes about an hour and 40 minutes by car. You can visit it from Monday to Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The general entrance fee is S/ 10.
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