Top Experiences in San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas)

Andean Baroque Route. In the south corridor of Cusco, only 36 km (1 hour by car), is "The Andean Baroque Route", a tour of the emblematic churches of the colonial period. The route includes the visit to three temples that, by their exceptional qualities, have been declared patrimonial monuments of centuries XVII and XVIII:

 -San Pedro Apostle of Andahuaylillas.

 -San Juan Bautista de Huaro.

 -The chapel of the Virgin of the Candelaria de Canincunca.

Get a look at the famous sites and historical locations of Cusco’s southern valley on this half-day tour by air-conditioned coach. You’ll visit the spectacular archeological park of Tipon, an important Inca site where terraced waterways are the key feature. Then explore two cultural attractions – the 16th-century church in the small village of Huaro and the Museum of Sacred Stones.

The south valley tour of Cuzco shows you the highlights of the amazing Inca Empire. Tipon, the water channels thought to have been used as a ceremonial center to worship water. Andahuaylillas, considered the Sistine Chapel of South America. Finally Pikillacta, the only pre-Inca site in the Cusco area.

The South Valley tour Cusco, includes visits to the most important attractions between Cusco and Puno. Being the first to explore the extraordinary archaeological complex of Raqchi near Vilcanota river built in honor of the god Viracocha followed by the beautiful temple of Tipon in Tipon near Puno, where the Incas constructed an impressive irrigation system in harmony with nature. In addition, the South Valley tour Cusco, will take you to the Pre-Inca site of Piquillacta built by the Wari culture and the colonial Sistine Chapel of the Americas, in Andahuaylillas. 

In the South valley tour, Cusco, you will also pass several towns which are well know for their fabulous gastronomy festivals on organic food and guinea pigs.

We offer you the most popular tours of the city of Cusco - Peru. Where you can also do high difficulty hikes in the Humantay Lagoon, known for its landscapes of exuberant beauty and the Vinincunca mountain. We will be waiting for you at all times throughout the tour, seeking to make your visit perfect.

If you're in search of an authentic and off-the-beaten-path experience in Peru, you can't miss the South Valley Tour in Cusco. It's an experience that will take you through the rich history, culture, and natural beauty of this unique region.

Explore three Andean attractions, starting with a visit to the archaeological site of Tipón, where you'll learn about the ingenious engineering and spiritual practices of the Incas. Next, explore the ruins of Pikillacta (the Flea Town). Finally, stop in the town of Andahuaylillas and visit the Church of San Pedro, also known as the "Sistine Chapel of America."

Travel along the "Route of the Sun" from Cusco to Puno. Enjoy nice scenery and visit historical sites on the way.
Depart from Cusco and start the journey by visiting the church of "San Pedro de Andahuaylillas" and seeing its golden decoration and colonial canvas inside. Continue the trip heading to "Raqchi."  This archaeological site is considered a small Inca city that holds the temple of "Viracocha."  Continue the trip to the highest point on the route called "La Raya."  Take nice pictures of the andes and the geography around. Finally, our bus will stop at the Pucara Lithic Museum, where you will see sculptures carved on the rock; they represent the local flora and fauna of Lake Titicaca. Arrive in Puno by 17:00.

The southern valley is one of the little known circuits, but it will give you another point of view of the Inca history and the development that took place before its peak in Cusco, you can also see a bit of hispanic art and its incrible structure.

Explore all the highlights of Peru on a 10-day tour. Visit Cusco, the Sacred Valley, the salt terraces of Maras and the circular terraces of Moray. Step back in time in the town of Ollantaytambo before boarding the train to Machu Picchu. Discover the impressive complex and then travel to the highest navigable lake in the world. Visit the Uros Floating Islands, made of Tortora Reed and Taquile Island. At last, see the most amazing places of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying around.

Explore the best of the Andes on an 8-day tour of Peru departing from Lima. Visit the Sacred Valley including Ollantaytambo, the circular terraces of Moray and the Salt terraces of Maras. Stand in awe as you visit the site of Machu Picchu and explore Cusco. Take a scenic first-class bus to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world and explore Taquile Island and the unique Uros Floating islands made of totora reed.

CUZCO REGION
Machu Picchu was declared a Peruvian Historical Sanctuary and has been on the Unesco World Heritage List since 1983, as part of a whole cultural and ecological complex known under the name Machu Picchu Historical Sanctuary. On July 7, 2007 Machu Picchu was declared one of the new seven wonders of the modern world.
PUNO REGION
Puno is a city in southern Peru located next to Lake Titicaca, one of the largest lakes in South America and the highest navigable body of water in the world.

Are you planning to get an incredible vacation but you just don’t have more than a few weeks? Well, here we tailed a great option! With Viagens Machu Picchu you can get 16- day itineraries through the coast, passing the Andean mountains, and visiting the wonderful Peruvian high jungle!
Here’s what to expect:

• Explore the modern and colonial city of Lima and learn everything about its history.
• Make your way to the northern Peruvian Andes and discover the magic of the Huascarán National Park.
• Head down to the coast and desert to uncover its mysteries and awe-inspiring landscapes.
• Visit the White City of Arequipa and be spellbound by its natural and urban scenery.
• Learn about the millenary cultures of Lake Titicaca.
• Experience the legacy of the Incas in Cusco and the Sacred Valley.
• Explore the ancient Machu Picchu Citadel and get to know everything about it.

Find yourself surrounded by the natural beauty and mysticism of the Andes, and discover the most unique spots between Cusco and Puno with this 7-day itinerary! We have organized this package so you can make the most of your experience through the highlands, here’s what to expect:

• Get to know the Inca and Colonial structures of the Historic Center of Cusco.
• Uncover the mysteries of the archeological sites around the former capital of the Incas.
• Get immersed in the Sacred Valley of the Incas culture and history.
• Discover the Machu Picchu citadel and learn everything about it.
• Take the Ruta del Sol and learn about another side of our history.
• Sail across Lake Titicaca and visit the Uros Floating Islands and Taquile.

Choose comfort, safety, and fun for your next vacation trip! Peru awaits you with open arms and we’d love to show you the best of it. Learn more about this experience below.

This tour will be combining beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipon, pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta and a beautiful chapel of Andahuaylillas, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America."

Come to explore the wonders of Peru, a country rich in archaeology and ancestral history. You will start this tour package in the coast of the city of Lima, located in front of the Pacific Ocean.

You will continue to the impressive mountains of Cusco, visiting the incredible Sacred Valley and the magical Machu Picchu.

The Peruvian jungle of Puerto Maldonado will leave you impressed. Admire unique flora and fauna, and fantastic wildlife.

To complete the tour, you will visit Puno and the famous Lake Titicaca, to then explore the white city of Arequipa.

This trip plan has been specially prepared for you to have the best time in Cusco. This experience features stunning landscapes, cathedrals and churches filled with history, impressive archaeological sites left by pre-Inka cultures and the Inka Empire, and much more! These five days guarantee to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we are sure it will create remarkable memories that will stay with you forever. We are always in contact with you from the first to the last day. Remember you can also customize this tour to your preferences, just let us know if there's something you'd like to add or change!

Three of Peru’s alternative ancient wonders: Tipon, Pikillacta, and Andahuaylillas from Cusco. Designed for history buffs, this tour covers the elaborate agricultural terraces at the Inca ruins of Tipon; the pre-Inca site of Pikillacta, which dates back to AD 900; and San Pedro de Andahuaylillas (Sistine Chapel of the Americas), set in the central square of a tiny Andean village.

Route of the Sun; when the sun god "Wiracocha" descends from the heavens to earth, traveling through different places to meet the Inkas, places that were marked by the Inkas with temples and sacred places in honor of the Sun god. In this trip we will be able to appreciate and feel closely these temples and sacred places that were built in a magical way and of great importance in the life of the Inka culture. We will travel knowing all the details and the mysteries that the culture of the ancient Inkas and those who still keep their secrets like the Quechuas and Aymaras; living an authentic inka experience.

This Valle Sur tour including Tipon, Pikillaqta and Andahuaylillas it is a great opportunity to visit the non visited sector in Cusco, with beautiful lakes and villages, we have daily departures in our private guided tours, you can just book at our Office or by e-mail. Also you can find the best places where Cuzqueños eat Cuy al horno -Guinea pig.

The wonders of Peru is a special tour made for those who do not have much time to visit Peru, and do not want to miss the essentials.

Start your trip in the city of Lima, located in the beautiful coast of the Pacific Ocean. Explore the mysteries of Cusco and the world wonder of Machu Picchu, as well as have an adventure hike day at the Rainbow Mountain - Vinicunca.

Finish this fantastic trip to Peru visiting the Lake Titicaca in Puno, the highest navigable lake in the world.

This amazing tour known as La Ruta del sol Peru, connects two important touristic cities. Cusco, home of the world wonder Machu Picchu, and Puno where the fantastic Lake Titicaca is located.

The journey by tourist bus includes three main stops to visit such as the Sistine Chapel of America, Raqchi the temple of Wiracocha and the Museum of Pucara.

Discover this incredible tour from Cusco to Puno, or vice versa, and explore the south of Peru with us.

Everyone has heard of the Sacred Valley. Its a very nice tour, great to visit and is on the way to Machu Picchu. But have you heard of The South Valley of the Incas? For most people as Cusco, South Valley day tour would be in addition to the Sacred Valley. If you want to get a bit deeper into the real Peru, and do not want to travel the tourist trail, then this is perfect. Slightly less spectacular perhaps than the Sacred Valley but it has a more restrained beauty. Non crowded route, an authentic tour, great variety of sites and less driving from Cusco than the regular Sacred Valley tour.

Traveling from Puno to Cusco by bus is a great way to experience the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the region. Along the way, there are several must-see attractions:

The Pukara Museum: fascinating collection of artifacts from the pre-Columbian Pukara culture
La Raya: At an altitude of 14,100 feet (4,300 meters) boasts breathtaking views of rolling hillsides.
Sicuani: Delicious local cuisine
Raqchi and its Temple of the Sun: dedicated to the Incan god Wiracocha and features impressive stonework, massive stone columns, and intricate carvings and murals.
Andahuaylillas Church: Also known as the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes,"

Traveling from Puno to Cusco by bus is not only a great way to experience the natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the region but also to do it comfortably.

Discover the beauties of Peruvian Andes and visit Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley, Cusco and the magical Lake Titicaca. Have an overnight adventure in a local house on Taquile Island and learn about the daily life of the lake communities.This trip is specially created for travelers who would like to experience the lifestyle of local communities.

Explore all the highlights of Peru on a 13-day tour from Lima. See the Sacred Valley and visit the salt terraces of Maras and Moray. Step back in time at Ollantaytambo. Discover the complex of Machu Picchu together with your tour guide. Then, travel to the highest navigable lake in the world and visit the interesting islands of Lake Titicaca - the Uros Floating Islands, made of Tortora Reed and Taquile Island. Enjoy a scenic journey by tourist coach from Puno to Colca and see the most amazing places of the Colca Canyon and spot several condors flying around. At last, have a once in a lifetime experience flying over the mysterious Nazca Lines.

Explore Peru on a 10 day tour from Lima. Fly to the Amazon Jungle and see native wildlife in their natural habitat. Visit the Sacred Valley of the Incas and see Machu Picchu and the city of Cusco. Then, take a scenic tourist coach ride to Lake Titicaca and be amazed by the unique Uros floating islands made of totora reed and Taquile island.

South of the city of Cusco, there is this valley of impressive landscapes and memorable archaeological centers. We appreciate the importance of religion in the Church of San Pedro (Andahuaylillas) known as the Sistine Chapel of America that stands out for its beautiful murals of religious art, splendid paintings in the Baroque style, frames in gold leaf, anonymous pictures of the Cusco school and artistic murals that amaze, in Pikillacta we will be surprised with the high-level urban planning that contains more than a thousand constructions, among which are temples, colcas and streets with buildings of up to 4 floors built by the Wari and we will finish in Tipon an impressive Temple of Water, with a perfectly planned hydraulic canal systems together with its agricultural irrigation system.
Duration 6 hours (Reference from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm).

Take a relaxing and scenic ride from Cusco to Puno in the company of a knowledgeable guide who introduces you to all the fascinating sights in between. Make lots of stops and take in sights of stunning Peruvian landscapes throughout your journey. First, we stop in Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometres from Cusco that has as its main attraction the Church of Andahuaylillas, nicknamed the ‘Sistine Chapel of America’, due to the impressive works of art found in it. We continue our route to Racchi, where the Wiracocha Temple is located, a surprising 30-meters wide by 20-meters high construction of rectangular shape. Have a tasty box lunch in Sicuani, followed by a brief stop in La Raya, the highest point between Puno and Cusco, over 4,313 metres above sea level. Then, we arrive at the town of Pucara, where the Pucara Lithic Museum is located. Developed between the years 100 and 300 AC, this town was the first proper urban settlement of the lacustrine highlands.

We want to offer to you a great tour on board of a comfortable tourist bus. This tour includes visits to the most important attractions between Cusco and Puno know as the town of Andahuaylillas and its beautiful colonial church known as the Sistine Chapel of America. The archaeological complex of Raqchi built in honor of the god Viracocha, the museum of Pucara.

Perú, what a wonderful place to explore!

Come and visit this amazing South American country, full of culture and history. Start your trip in Lima, the Peru´s capital city and discover incredible museums and beautiful historic center.

Enjoy the Ballestas Islands in Paracas and the mysterious Nazca Lines. Arequipa and its volcanoes around will leave you speechless and admire the fantastic landscapes of Lake Titicaca in Puno.

To end this unique tour, you will visit Cusco and the magic citadel of Machu Picchu.

Peru has a lot to offer!

This trip plan has been specially prepared for you to have the best time in Cusco and Puno. This experience features stunning landscapes, cathedrals and churches filled with history, impressive archaeological sites left by pre-Inka cultures and the Inka Empire, and much more! These six days guarantee to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience and we are sure it will create remarkable memories that will stay with you forever.

Cusco, the navel of the world, is a jewel of the Inca`s architecture with a lot of history and mysteries about the lifestyle and traditions of the Inca Empire.

This one-week tour package to Cusco will take you to discover the most representative archeological sites such as Sacsayhuamán, Koricancha, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo and the wonderful Sistine Chapel of America located in Andahuaylillas.

Explore all the most emblematic places and get to know the Lost City of the Incas.

Enjoy of this beautiful trip from Cusco to Puno—or from Puno to Cusco, with a bus trip that turns a long day on the road into a sightseeing adventure.

You will visit "THE ROUTE OF THE SUN" a mix of cultures Quechua and Aymara.

The magnificent 16th-century church in Andahaylillas, Raqchi’s Wiracoha temple, and the pre-Inca museum at Pukara, with an included buffet lunch in Sicuani; for the trip from Puno to Cusco, just reverse the itinerary.

 
• Visit the highlights of the route between Cusco and Puno
• Comfortable bus equipped with Wi-Fi and drinks
• Early morning departure means arriving in daylight
• Convenient pickup and drop-off at hotel in Cusco or Puno, this trip includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch

The tour package Trip to the south of Peru will take you to discover the amazing tourist attractions of this beautiful South American country.

This fantastic 11-day tour begins in the coast of the city of Lima, to explore the lovely historical center and museums with invaluable pre-Colombian pieces.

Admire the white city of Arequipa and get impressed with stunning landscapes of the Colca Canyon.

Visit the Lake Titicaca in Puno and follow the route of the sun until reach the city of Cusco. This place has a lot to explore and unique archaeological sites in the world, such as the wonder of Machu Picchu.

This circuit is perfect because it combines beautiful natural landscapes, Inca architecture in Tipón, pre-Inca Wari architecture in Pikillacta, we also visit Andahuaylillas its beautiful Chapel, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America". A tour of a lot of culture and unforgettable landscapes.

South of Perú we will find a White city with a unique architecture; a majestic bird flying over the world’s deepest canyon; a mysterious, huge, navigable lake; a city located among the clouds.

This is a half day tour in the south of Cusco.

This tour take you to Tipon and Pickillaqta Archaeological sites, 2 places that are included in the general tourist ticket. If you bough this and you have time. You can book this tour, we provide you transport and tour guide for a good price. This tour you share with other tourists around the world and it is a good way to meet new friends.

This tour also will take you to Andahuaylillas, consider like The Sistine Chapel of America

Peru was a region of successive civilizations since the emergence of Caral-Supe in 3200 BC. C.17 The Inca Empire was the last autochthonous or indigenous state, which dominated a large part of the South American west towards the fifteenth century. The conquest of the Incario was followed by the next century, after which the territory was configured as a viceroyalty of the Spanish Empire 

 Bolivia In its territory, ancient civilizations such as Tiwanaku, the Hydraulic Culture of Las Lomas and the Moxeña culture developed. First the Incas and later the Spanish conquerors dominated the territory until the country became independent in 1825. Having developed the traditions with a miscegenation of pre-Columbian cultures with Spanish culture, is a multi-ethnic and pluricultural country, rich in mixture and syncretism of customs and traditions received from the indigenous peoples and the Spanish conquerors

CUSCO SOUTH VALLEY TOUR is another Inca Valley with an interesting route that offers an mix of archaeological sites, such as Tipon, Pikillacta, Rumi Punku, and the visit to the Sistine Chapel of America "Andahuaylillas Cusco". To the southeast route to the Collasuyo Region.
*Meeting point to start the tour At your hotel in Cusco.
*Pick-up Schedule, 8:00 am and 13:00 pm. The tour can be AM or PM, to your selection.
*Tour duration, this tour takes 5-6 hours.
*End of the Tour, 2:00 pm - 6pm, we drop off you at your hotel or others.

This tour offers you an excursion aboard a comfortable bus, and includes visits to the most important attracions in Cusco and Puno. You will get to see the town of Andahuaylillas and its beautiful colonial church. We will see the ruins of Raqchi, the museum of Pucara, and other important sites along the journey.

Cusco is not all about Machu Picchu and with this tour you’ll get to know another side of our history while getting to know the cultural evolution of the region. The South Valley of Cusco holds impressive pre-Inca, Inca, and colonial structures, complemented with beautiful natural landscapes. Here’s what you should expect:

• Explore Tipón, one of the most impressive agricultural and engineering examples of the Incas.
• Discover Pikillacta, a pre-Inca structure built by the Wari culture.
• Visit the San Pedro Church in Andahuaylillas, one of the most beautiful Chapels outside of Cusco.

Surround yourself with the history of our ancestors and discover much more of Peru with us! Travel in comfort and in-style through Cusco and make the most of your experience.

The Andean Baroque Route is located along the road from Cusco to Puno, where you will visit the main churches of that time, which are still frequented by locals, as the temple of the Company of Jesus. However, the most impressive church is in Andahuaylillas, and is known as the Sistine Chapel of America because of the stunning art on its walls and ceilings, sculptures and retablos. In addition, you will discover two wonders of the 17th century, the church of Huaro with its magnificent altarpieces, murals and paintings showing scenes of life after death; and the Canincunca Chapel, facing the mysterious Lake Urcos, built on prehispanic ruins. Its murals reflect Andean textile designs and the bond between the Pachamama, linked to the productivity of crops and animals, and the Virgin Mary, protector of the human race. This visit will allow you to learn more about the various ways the Spaniards tried to introduce the natives to a new world of religious beliefs.

Start your journey in Tipón, a perfectly preserved archaeological site, located 27 kilometres from the city of Cusco. Near the village of the same name, where an impressive rural colony mansion stands (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering, still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, corresponding to the Wari culture, considered one of the best preserved pre-Inca cities of Peru. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, distinct terrace work and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometres from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas as its main attraction. Also called "The Sistine Chapel of America", due to the impressive quality of the art pieces found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored.

Make the most of the trip from Cusco to Puno, or from Puno to Cusco, with a minibus trip that turns a long day on the road into a tourist adventure.

We provide a service with a small group to improve travel time and experience during visits to tourist places.

enjoy an extraordinary trip en route visiting places of Inca and pre-Inca cultures, in addition to enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Andes.

With this new travel option you will feel much more comfortable.

Enjoy a one-week tour package exploring the heart of the Peruvian Andes, admiring impressive mountains, beautiful lakes and discovering the beauty of the south of Peru. This trip to Peru will take you to know Cusco and Puno, two amazing destinations located in the Peruvian Altiplano with fantastic tourist attractions, such as the citadel of Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. You can start the trip both in Cusco and in Puno, as the order of the excursions can be changed.

Travel aboard a comfortable coach and enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service, avoid the stress. Stop at areas of interest along your scenic route: Andahuaylillas Chappel, Wiracocha temple, and Pucara Museum, including a stop in La Raya at 4,800 m.a.sl.. The Andes mountain range – the world’s longest continental mountain range. This is truly an authentic Andean experience don`t miss it !!!

You will enjoy the best way to travel between Cusco - Puno through the wonderful Ruta del Sol, you will know the emblematic Floating Islands, do not miss the opportunity to appreciate several places of Magical Charm and Ancestral History.

Visit all of Peru's top attractions on this 6-day, small-group tour. Spend time in Cusco, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Visiting Pisac, the famous Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo along the Urubamba river. Then visit the amazing Machu Picchu city of the Incas. You'll also visit the highest navigable lake in the world: Lake Titicaca, with the floating Uros and Taquile islands.

Overnight accommodations starting at 3 star hotels, most of your meals, entrance fees and all transportation to and from each attraction (including Cusco airport transfers) are included in the cost of this tour.

Explore a route off-the-beaten path and enjoy a perfect mix of culture and nature on this private South Valley Biking Tour. Visit the ruins of Tipón and the beautiful church of Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel” of America. Enjoy some traditional country food and tour around the colorful market of Pisaq, all while enjoying breathtaking landscapes. Your tour includes a professional guide, lunch and transport.

Enjoy the best way to travel to Puno with a guided bus tour! On our way we will enjoy drinks on board and a guided service during our 5 stops in the rout. We will visit Andahuaylillay (the sistine chapel), Raqchi (Wiracoha temple), Pukara (Museum) and we will do additional stops for lunch in Sicuani and La Raya which is the border point between Puno and Cusco.

Travel from Cusco to Puno by comfortable tourist coach. Appreciate the stunning scenery and fascinating cultural and natural attractions along the way and enjoy a delicious lunch of traditional Peruvian dishes. Additionally, private transfers from your hotel in Cusco to the bus terminal and from the Puno bus terminal to your hotel are included.

You will start your journey in Tipón, perfectly preserved archaeological sites located 27 kilometers from the city of Cusco. Close to the town of the same name, where stands an impressive rural colonial mansion (1650), there are 12 terraces still cultivated, some enclosures and an irrigation system considered a masterpiece of hydraulic engineering still used by the surrounding population. Then continue to Pikillacta, that corresponds to the Wari culture, ancestor of the Incas. Among its 700 structures, covering more than 3 thousand hectares, there are stone and mud buildings of two and three floors, fine andenería and the head of a condor carved in a rock. Finally, you will visit Andahuaylillas, a town located 40 kilometers from Cusco that has the Church of Andahuaylillas. Also called The Sistine Chapel of America, due to the high quality of the pieces of art found in it. Today it has an original pipe organ recently restored. From here, he will return to Cusco.