SAQSAYHUAMAN: Temple dedicated to lightning, with walls built with rocks weighing up to 100 tons, polished and transported in a time when the wheel or iron did not exist.
Information
It is an archaeological park located very close to the city of Cusco, it is made up of several archaeological sites that are relatively close to each other, the most visited are: first of all, the monumental area of Saqsayhuaman, where are the famous zigzag terraces, built with cyclopean blocks weighing up to 100 tons, secondly Qenqo and its tunnel that crosses a bedrock, where according to historians, mummifications were carried out, thirdly Tambomachay and its liturgical fountains.
On the way to these archaeological sites you can find shops that sell products and clothing made from baby alpaca, in addition to being able to pet llamas and alpacas.
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Trip Highlights
DISTANCE FROM CUSCO
15 minutes
ALTITUDE
3600 m s. n. m
SEASON
In Cusco there are just two seasons the dry season from May-October, and the rainy season from November-April.
You can take tours in the city all year round
WEATHER
Temperatures tend to be highest in the mid-afternoon around 20 ° C and cooler at nights the minimum temperature is around 0 ° C. on July.
OPENING HOURS
8 am – 17:30 pm
BASIC SERVICES
There are no areas to charge cell phones and devices in Saqsayhuaman but you can do it in stores
RESTAURANTS
Only in the city of Cusco
HOTELS
Only in the city of Cusco
RESTROOMS
Restrooms in the archaeological sites are basic and do not have soap or toilet paper.
