Location
A small town at about 10,492 feet above sea level, the weather here is very good, because is surrounded by mountains. Is also the head of the district of the same name, the providence of Quispicanchis, is located at 21.7 miles to the southeast of the city of Cusco, through the road that leads to the city of Puno.
Opening Hours (Chapel)
Morning: 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Sundays
Afternoon: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
Price
US$ 1
Meaning of the Name
In ancient times, the name of the city was Antawaylla (anta= cooper and waylla= grassland and both words means united: cooper grassland). Later, the name was change to Andahuaylas, but the name was very similar to the biggest providence of Apurimac, they decided to use the name Andahuaylillas.
Its lands have very fertile privilege, its people are very quiet and friendly. Andahuaylillas has two interesting tourist attractions.
The "Sixteen Chapel" of America
The church of San Pedro of Andahuaylillas id the mayor attractive for the tourist, because of the quality of the work that was developed it was considering the “Sixteen Chapel” of the Americas.
It was build by the Jesuits at the end of the century XVI and the beginning of c. XVII. The architectonic structures are the classic form of churches in small towns. The walls are wide, typical of the colonial buildings, made out of brick and dirt that is dry in the sun, the outside is decorated with murals and columns made out of rock.
The church lodges, in addition, a collection of paintings from the Cusco School of Art, never before seen, that they all represent the life of San Pedro (with amazing paintings in gold leaf), and also an awesome organ, a baroque altar and some silver work.
Is very impressive the quantity of fresh painting that covers the walls, and also in the roof with geometric flowers that decorate with pieces of Gold. The altar is high, all made out of wood also made out of gold, in the middle you can see the statue of “The Virgin of Rosario” her altar is made out plates of silver. Down, it has a area with a lot of mirrors that are used to reflect the light from the candles and the light from outside, increasing the illumination inside the place.
To one side of the altar is where the priest leaves their clothing made out of threats of silver and gold. Here also there is object made out silver and gold that unfortunately were stolen in 1992 and they haven’t been found yet.
The Main Square of Andahuaylillas
The huge main square is surrounded by trees (pisonay) and also palm trees. This square is considered one of the most beautiful in the region.
A few kilometer from here you can find the town of Huaro, here is said that the wizard live in the Inka period. Here you can find a magnificent colonial temple which the paintings are all made by Tadeo Escalante (1803) on of the last artist that came from the Cusco school of art.
How to get to Andahuaylillas?
You will find Andahuaylillas following the route to Puno, you could take a Private Tour, Private transportation or public transportation. It takes 50 minutes to get there from Cusco.
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