Sacred Valley Tour Enigma Itinerary

Discover the wonder of Ñaupa Iglesia Temple Ruins with an experienced local guide. Travel back in time and uncover exciting stories on this highly-rated archaeological tour!

DAY 1

Explore Choquequilla! The Sacred Inca Temple

8:00 a.m. pick-up at your hotel in Cuzco

We travel northwest of Cusco towards the Valley of Pomatales to visit the fascinating ruins of Ñaupa Iglesia. To get to Ñaupa Iglesia, better known as Choquequilla, we have to walk about 18 minutes up the hillside of Ñaupa Iglesia to reach the incredible Inca constructions.

Continue to the Andenes de Quellorakay to observe the hanging houses built on the cliffs of the Ollantaytambo mountains. We will visit the archaeological park of Ollantaytambo in all its splendor to start the return trip to Cusco along the Chinchero road.

If travelers spend the night at the Urubamba, Yanahuara, or Ollantaytambo hotels, write to us so that we can pick them up and drop them off at their respective hotels, or if they are going to connect to the town of Machu Picchu. Final note: We can change the order of the excursion to cover all the places of interest on the Ruins of Aupa Iglesia tourist circuit.

EXPLORE IN THE SURROUNDINGS OF ÑAUPA IGLESIA

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Explore the following sites:

1. RUINS OF CHOQUEQUILLA OR ÑAUPA CHURCH: The ceremonial center of Ñaupa Iglesia or Choqella, which means “the old temple where gold shines,” an ancestral ceremonial-religious site and the enigmatic temple of the Incas, is unique due to its construction, details, and location. Ñaupa Iglesia was used in Inca times to perform rituals on Earth, the cosmos, and parallel worlds.

After going up the path and in the middle of the platforms of Ñaupa Iglesia, you enter a trapezoidal-shaped mountain cave, where the main temple and a set of rocky windows stand out. The main temple is a volcanic rock’s natural formation, which covers a 36-m2 trapezoidal area. There is a basalt rock carved with ornamental motifs with the stepped double jamb sign plus an Inca cross, an Inca symbol representing the Andean worldview.

MYSTICAL PLACE OF Rituals: The temple of Ñaupa Iglesia Choqella is impressive, ideal for meditation, recharging positive active energy for contact with the cosmos, etc.

We also explore the following Inca sites:

2: QUELLORAKAY RUINS
3: THE FORTRESS OF OLLANTAYTAMBO
4: INCA SITE OF CHINCHERO

Useful data:

1. Naupa Iglesia or Choquequilla Location: Pachar valley
2. Distance to travel: 1.20 hours
3. Activity: Light walk and exploring Inca Sites

Food

None

Physical Level

1, Easy

Walking Distance

A light walks

Hiking Time

5 to 35 minutes

Starting Altitude

Ñaupa Iglesia 2,800m (9,186 ft)

Minimun Altitude

Ollantaytambo: 2,851m (9,353 ft)

Highest Altitude

Chinchero Ruins: 3,800m (12,467 ft)

Sacred Valley Tour Enigma INCLUSION

• Active itinerary with enigmatic cultural singularities
• Excellent tour guide fluent in English
• Private tourist transport from Cusco
• All transfer services to and from the hotel
• Portable oxygen balloon plus a vehicular emergency kit
• 24-hour technical assistance during the service with Kondor Path Tours
• All local Peruvian taxes

Note: The vehicles to use “see the photo in prices.”

NO INCLUSION

• CUSCO TOURIST TICKET BTG This ticket allows entrance to many sites in and around Cusco and costs 130 Peruvian soles (approximately US$45). The entrance ticket is valid for ten days to carry out the tourist circuit of Cusco, Sacred Valley, South Valley, and Moray.
  • PARTIAL TICKETS. Cost: 70 Peruvian Soles (approximately US$25). You can buy separate tickets if you don’t have the time or inclination to visit all the attractions on the “General Ticket” listed above.
• Lunch (box lunch)
• Snack.
• Tips at discretion: A tour guide and driver

Bring for the Sacred Valley Tour Enigma

• Good shoes or hiking boots
• A small backpack to carry your belongings
• Camera or cell phone for great photos and videos
• Comfortable and light clothing.
• Plastic raincoat or poncho
• Water and snacks
• Sun protection cream (SPF 45 or higher recommended)
• Money for the tourist ticket and the entrance to the Inca sites

Facts about the Sacred Valley Tour Enigma

Embark on a journey to the Inca Temple of Ñaupa Iglesia, a sacred site with rich history and cultural significance. A fascinating exploration of the ancient ruins is where you’ll uncover the secrets of the Inca civilization and learn about the temple’s spiritual energy. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure that will transport you back in time.

What’s it like?

• Unravel the secrets of the Sacred Valley with a tour that embodies all the mysterious air of its ancient sites! Discover the enigmatic valley with us today.
• Get a glimpse into the past at Ñaupa Iglesia Temple Ruins! This tour provides an interactive experience of time travel and history in the Peruvian Andes.

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Ñaupa Iglesia Day Tour: Explore ancient Inca history with us! The Choquequilla Temple Ruins Tour is a unique chance to wander through undiscovered archaeological sites and learn about the incredible history of Peru.