Andean Baroque Route
Andean Baroque Route
ITINERARY
The Andean Baroque Route, promoted by the Company
of Jesus, covers four temples: the Company located in the
main square of Cusco, and those of Andahuaylillas, Huaro
and Canincunca in the so-called South Valley, the
geographical space that connects the capital of the
Inca Empire with the Madre de Dios jungle and Lake
Titicaca. This was a commercial axis, prior to the
Incas, where gold, silver, coca and animal fibers
circulated. Since then there are signs of that past
in the archaeological sites that we find along
the route, such as Tipón and Rumicolca and in
Lucre's old fabric factory.
The South Valley runs parallel to the Vilcanota
River and crosses two lagoons, one of them Huacarpay, a site
rich in birds, totorales and beautiful sunsets. The valley
is made up of small towns of farmers, merchants and ranchers,
and there are also villages of witch doctors, bakers,
tile builders, as well as musicians and dancers who pay
homage to the Lord of Qoyllurit'i. The temples, carried
by the Jesuit fathers, exhibit in their interior one of
the most impressive and striking examples of the
Andean Baroque of Peru.
- Distance from Cusco: 42 kilometers.
- Tour of temples in the South Valley: 3 kilometers.
- Altitude: 3,450 - 3,200 MSNM.
- Recommended time for the Route: half a day.
INCLUDED
- Transportation.
- Guide service.
- Tickets.
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.