ENCHANTING ESPINAR - SUYKUTAMBO

2DAYS / 1NIGHTS

Duration:

Description:

Unique landscapes and a unique cultural heritage left by the oldest inhabitants of the region are characteristic for Espinar, one of the provinces of Cusco, with an altitude of 3915 meters, situated at 242 Km south east of Cusco.

Itinerary:

Day 1:

12:00 Pick up from the hotel in order to travel to the capital city of Espinar called Yauri.
The trip takes about 5 hours. On route we can appreciate fantastic landscapes.

Just before arriving to Yauri we will stop to in Kanamarka, architectural heritage from the K’ana-civilisation, one of the most important pre-Incan cultures.

This archaeological complex covers an area of approximately one hectare.

17: 00 arrival to Espinar where we will spend the night in basic accommodation.

Dinner

Day 2:

8:00 After breakfast we head to the impressive Suykutambo Canyon at 45 kilometers from Yauri, but on route we will stop on some sites of interest, heritage left by the ancient inhabitants of the region:

Machupuente: Name of an old bridge made out of ‘sillar’ stone.

Apachato: Very close to the Machu Puente there is a small village called Apachato which has a Jesuit temple made out of sillar stone similar to the stone found in the high Andean villages. The most interesting aspects of Apachato probably are the ritual elements representing the death.

At the archaeological site of Apachato we will be able to appreciate the fusion of Inca culture with Colonial culture.

Taqrachullo (Maria Fortaleza): Archaeological complex with chullpas and remains of the fence of the Yachayhuasi (house of knowledge or school)

Mauk’allacta: Peculiar archaeological complex with the presence of 44 big circular and semi-circular constructions obviously influenced by cultures from the ‘altiplano’ like Wari and Qollao.

At the end of the tour we visit the impressive Cañon de Suykutambo, an excellent place for nature observation, known for places like ‘Tres Cañones’ where 3 rivers come together; Apurimac, Callamani and the Cerritambo river and go on as the Apurimac river.

14.00Return to the city of Cusco:

Arrival at approximately 19.00

Includes:

• Private transport
• Professional bi-lingual guide
• 01 Overnight in a basic hostel (There are no other services available in this area)
• 1 Dinner on the 1st day
• Breakfast and Box lunch on the 2nd day