Deluxe tour to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced Church, Cathedral & Coricancha
Deluxe tour to Sacsayhuaman, San Blas, La Merced Church, Cathedral & Coricancha
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Highlights
You will start the tour of Sacsayhuamán, one of the emblematic buildings of the Incas (declared Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO) erected in the fifteenth century. It is an immense fortress built with large stones whose transfer and carving is still a mystery. Return to the city and visit the neighbourhood of San Blas, originally inhabited by the Inca nobility. Today it is a conglomerate of beautiful cobbled streets and popular among artisans. Then, visit the Cathedral located in the Main Square. Its construction began in 1560. Thousands of stones were extracted and transported from the Sacsayhuaman fortress. Then, visit the hurch of La Merced, a masterpiece of modern baroque style. Marvel at its beautiful interior courtyard, carved wooden ceilings and imposing altars. Finally yo will visit Coricancha, also known as ´The Temple of the Sun´ (QuriKancha; golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
Itinerary
Sacsayhuaman
50 minsAdmission Ticket Not IncludedSacsayhuamán is one of the most incredible buildings in the world. It began to be built during the Inca Pachacutec government in the XV century. Approximately more than 20 thousand men extracted the stones from the nearby quarries and transferred them 20 kilometers to the hill in the city of Cusco.San Blas
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeSan Blas, it's a traditional neighborhood. Handicraft shops as well as workshops of the most famous artisans of Cusco are located at San Blas. It is famous for its beautiful cobbled streets and white houses.Cusco Cathedral
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Cusco Cathedral has countless works from the Cusqueña school, combining the styles of European devotional painting of the 17th century, with the symbolism of indigenous artists from the Andes of Cusco.Church and Convent of Our Lady of Mercy (Iglesia de La Merced)
30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThe construction of the Church of La Merced began in the year 1535, when the first mercenaries began the construction of their houses and temple. In 1650, an earthquake destroyed the building, leaving only a part of the temple. In 1671, the work was completed. In it you can see majestic works of art, architecture and canvases of excellent artistic quality. The mural painting of Father Salamanca's cell stands out, as well as the Custody made of gold and decorated with precious stones.Qorikancha
40 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedThis place is also known as "The Temple of the Sun"(QuriKancha: golden temple). Upon the arrival of the Spanish, it became the basis for the construction of the Santo Domingo Convent.
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IDR 3.417.900
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