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Connecting with the Past: Experience Local Culture on the Cusco and Raqchi Experiential Tour
Raqchi Experiential Tourism
2 days and 1 night Tour: Experiential Min: 2 persons
With the tour “Experiential Tourism in Cusco Raqchi”, you can enjoy the native community and the village of RAQCHI which is located 121 kms south of Cusco on the way to Puno, near the town of Sicuani, at an altitude of 3480 meters above sea level. The archaeological center is only about 4 kms from the road. It is one of the most interesting projects of the altiplano. The village has a population of 80 families, who work in ecological agriculture, handicrafts and experiential tourism. In this way they can share all their experiences with visitors.
Spending a few days in RAQCHI will allow us to discover a living museum of the ancestral and its validity in different expressions of culture, such as pottery, music, dance, gastronomy and clothing. The evidences indicate that RAQCHI, was a complex town of multiple constructions, including cultivation terraces for different purposes, “kanchas” (apartments), “wayranas” (buildings that have only 3 walls), “Qolqas” (warehouses), different urns, religious water fountains, etc. Enjoy the Raqchi Experience Tour.
Possibly, it was an important tambo on the route to the “Colla suyo”. The most important building within the complex is the “Temple of Wiraqocha”, which according to ancient chroniclers was built by the Inca Wiraqocha in homage to the invisible Superior God of the Andean people: “Apu Kon Titi Wiraqocha”.
To make the experiential tourism in Cusco RAQCHI is a unique experience especially if you want to know and learn more about the Andean culture, many travelers after their tour to Machu Picchu add to their visit the experiential tourism to Raqchi.
Hospedaje – RAQCHI
DESAYUNO – HOTEL / ALMUERZO y PRICE – AGENCIA
BREAKFAST and LUNCH – AGENCY / DINNER – PASSENGER
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Raqchi is located 121 kilometers south of Cusco, on the road to Puno, near the town of Sicuani, at an altitude of 3,480 meters above sea level.
Raqchi is a living museum of the ancestral, where various expressions of Andean culture can be explored, such as ceramics, music, dance, gastronomy, and clothing. Additionally, archaeological evidence of a complex town can be observed.
The most important building in Raqchi is the “Temple of Wiraqocha,” which, according to ancient chronicles, was built by the Inca Wiraqocha in honor of the invisible Supreme God of the Andean people, “Apu Kon Titi Wiraqocha.”
Visitors stay overnight in one of the houses of the residents of Raqchi, providing a unique cultural tourism experience.
The climate in Raqchi, Cusco, is temperate and cold due to its location in the Andes. It experiences a rainy season from November to March and a dry season from April to October. Temperatures are cool during the day and cold at night. It is recommended to wear warm clothing and be prepared for precipitation, especially during the rainy season.
Yes, it is possible to suffer from altitude sickness during the Cultural Tour in Raqchi in Cusco due to the altitude of Raqchi, which is at around 3,460 meters above sea level. To prevent altitude sickness, it is recommended to take acclimatization measures, such as spending at least two days in Cusco before the excursion, staying well-hydrated, avoiding alcohol and tobacco, resting adequately, and consuming light meals. If you experience symptoms of altitude sickness, inform your guide, and in severe cases, consider descending to lower altitudes for medical attention. Prevention and early care are key to a safe experience.
The best time to take the Cultural Tour in Raqchi in Cusco is generally during the dry season, which runs from April to October. During these months, the weather is more stable and pleasant.
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