Cusco: new tourist circuit.[English]
Cusco will launch a new tourist circuit linking the Inca trail of access to the Antisuyo (north of Cusco), the suspension bridge of Yunca Punku and the church Andahuaylillas colonial, known as the “Sistine Chapel of America”, located between the provinces of Paucartambo and Quispicanchi, will integrate a new tourist circuit, informed the holder of the Regional Directorate of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Dircetur), Victor Hugo Perez.
In this regard, the official said the proposal would be launched for the day Thursday 02 September, as part of activities of World Tourism Day, commemorated on 27 September.
“Cusco can not stay with what you have. Every time we must expand and continue with the leadership to nationwide,” noted Victor Hugo Perez.
Dircetur director explained that tourists will start their visit,be guided or adventure, is through a walk or bike, cross sections across strings, and will make boating in the Vilcanota River, which crosses the suspension bridge of Yunca Punku, built at the period of the Inca Pachacutec.
At the end of the circuit be locate the famous Andahuaylillas church, built in 1580 in Baroque style, with gilded altars and a wall of the paths to heaven and hell, and colossal paintings of the Cusco.
The circuit was tested by some tourists to walking and in biking, and marveled, he said.
“This new attraction will allow residents of the area generating new jobs and economic benefit; they will show the beautiful scenery,” he said.
September 22nd, 2010 at 9:22 am
Fantastic info. I used to spend alot of my time boating and watching games. It was probably the best period of my life and your article somehow brought back us of that period of my life. Cheers