ROUTE OF THE SUN CUSCO TO PUNO

On the Cusco–Puno Route of the Sun tour, you’ll discover sites located in southern Cusco. You’ll visit the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” in Andahuaylillas, then Raqchi, the Temple of Wiracocha, La Raya, and the Pucará Museum, and finally arrive in the city of Puno.

This tour offers a unique opportunity to explore history, Andean culture, and one-of-a-kind landscapes. Explore the Route of the Sun on a journey from Cusco to Puno and enjoy the cultural beauty of the Andes!

On our Route of the Sun tour from Cusco to Puno, you’ll discover incredible places such as Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pucará, and Puno.

The journey starts in the city of Cusco, departing at 6:40 a.m. Then you’ll arrive in Andahuaylillas, where you’ll stop to visit this traditional town located 36 kilometers from Cusco. This place is known for the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas,” whose interior features art-filled paintings from floor to ceiling, with remarkable decorations and gold-leaf ornaments.

At 10:30 a.m., you’ll arrive at the archaeological site of Raqchi, a stone-and-adobe complex known for its large and intricate archaeological area. The highlight is the Temple of Wiracocha, set on an esplanade divided into two naves with gigantic columns and walls that reach up to 92 meters (302 ft) in height. Your visit will last approximately 40 minutes.

At midday, you’ll stop for a buffet lunch and then continue to the La Raya Pass, the highest point of the trip at 4,335 m a.s.l. (14,222 ft). Here you’ll be treated to beautiful landscapes of the Peruvian Andes and their snow-capped mountains. It’s a great spot for photos and to breathe in the crisp high-Andean air.

Next, you’ll continue to the Pucará Lithic Museum. Here you can explore and admire a collection of stelae and monoliths of various sizes, as well as pottery, textiles, and cultural artifacts recovered from the Pucará archaeological site—offering a fascinating look into this pre-Columbian civilization.

Finally, you’ll be amazed by the city of Puno, home to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world. You’ll arrive at around 6:30 p.m. This is how your Route of the Sun tour ends—Cusco: Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya, Pucará, and Puno.

STOPS WE WILL REACH DURING THE JOURNEY

Routes traveled to reach Puno:

• Cusco: 3,400 m a.s.l. (11,154 ft) - Departure time: 6:30 a.m.
• Andahuaylillas: 3,122 m a.s.l. (10,242 ft) - Visit time: 7:40 a.m.
• Raqchi: 3,450 m a.s.l. (11,318 ft) - Visit time: 10:15 a.m.
• La Raya Pass: 4,335 m a.s.l. (14,222 ft) - Visit time: 2:15 p.m.
• Pucará Museum: 3,900 m a.s.l. (12,795 ft) - Time: 3:20 p.m.
• Puno: 3,800 m a.s.l. (12,467 ft) - Arrival time: 5:30 p.m.

INCLUDES:

• Tourist transportation.
• Professional bilingual guide (English–Spanish).
• Buffet lunch.
• Onboard service.
• Heating.

DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Hotel in Puno.
• Breakfast and dinner.
• Entrance fees to museums or archaeological sites.
• Other services not mentioned.

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• Bring your passport.
• Carry cash in Peruvian soles and US dollars.
• Comfortable, suitable sneakers/walking shoes.
• Warm clothing.
• Jeans or comfortable clothes.
• Beanie or hat.
• Sunscreen.
• Sunglasses.
• Snacks (energy bars, dried fruit, chocolate, cookies, etc.).
• Water.

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