Piquillacta (Pikillaqta) Tours and Tickets

Tick off three of Peru’s alternative ancient wonders on a full-day tour of Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco. Designed for history buffs, this tour covers the elaborate agricultural terraces at the Inca ruins of Tipon; the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta, which dates back to AD 900; and San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas), set in the central square of a tiny Andean village. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Cusco’s Southern Valley is home to ancient archaeological sites dating back to the lost civilization of the Incas and beyond, but exploring without a guide means missing out on the region’s hidden history. On this tour, visit top Southern Valley attractions including Andahuaylillas, Pikillaqta, and Tipon. With your guide bringing the sites’ history to life and round-trip travel from central Cusco included, see the best of the Southern Valley in one day.

Most visitors to Cusco head straight to Machu Picchu or the Sacred Valley, but to escape the crowds, set out to discover the beautiful landscapes and archeological wonders of the Southern Valley. On this private half-day tour, admire the little-visited Inca temple of Tipon, marvel at the ‘Sistine Chapel of the Americas’, Andahuaylillas, and learn more about the pre-Inca Wari people at Piquillacta.

The South Valley Tour is an interesting alternative, offering an unbeatable mix of archaeological sites, such as Tipon and Raqchi and local gastronomy. The South Valley is considered where - 'The New Gastronomic Route of Cusco' is developing.

For those looking for an outstanding adventure through Peruvian history, the South Valley of Cusco is certainly the place you’re looking for. Here you’ll get to be part of the evolution of the famous civilization that marked our country. • Explore Tipón, one of the most impressive agricultural and engineering examples of the Inca culture. • Explore Pikillacta, a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari culture. • Visit the San Pedro Church in Andahuaylillas, a beautiful church structured with a unique baroque architecture and beautiful religious paintings and murals. Why Travelers Choose This Tour Thanks to our experience as a tourism company throughout the years, we provide quality in all aspects, a pure reflection of our identity and hard work. We aspire to fulfil all the wishes and preferences of our clients without missing any details.

Welcome to Cusco - Peru. On this tour you will enjoy breathtaking scenery, ancient culture and authentic experiences with locals. This experience will be giving you the unique and magnificent tours to the sites of Tipon where you can enjoy the impressive irrigation system of the Incas, then to Piquillacta where you discover the huge urban planning of the Wari culture (pre-inca). After the visit to Piquillacta, you move on to Andahuaylillas where “the Sistine Chapel of the Americas” is located with its impressive mural paintings from the XVII century. You’ll get up close to ancient cultures and awe-inspiring natural wonders in the company of local guides whose passion for their history is contagious.

The South Valley Tour is an interesting alternative, offering an unbeatable mix of archaeological sites, such as Tipon and Raqchi and local gastronomy. The South Valley is considered where - 'The New Gastronomic Route of Cusco' is developing.

This circuit is perfect because it combines beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipón, pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, we also visit Andahuaylillas its beautiful Chapel, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America". A tour of a lot of culture and unforgettable landscapes.

The greater Cusco region is known for its vast historical and archeological sites. Set out on a half-day tour to explore them. You'll visit Tipon, home to an ancient Inca agricultural system, and tour the ruins of Piquillacta, once inhabited by the Wari people.  Your trip also includes a visit to the church of San Pedro de Andahuaylillas, filled with colorful murals.