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The archaeological site of Inkilltambo is located at 3548 m.a.s.l. northeast of the city of Cusco belonging to the archaeological park of Sacsayhuama.

In the pleasant journey to Inkilltambo you will be able to appreciate beautiful natural landscapes such as a variety of flora and terraces, the adventure begins in the main square of Cusco, passing through old streets of the City, we can do it going up Sweden street, through Huaynapata and through Resbalosa, then we will arrive at the church of San Cristóbal. Here, we will join the ancient Inca route to Sacsayhuamán. The climb is steep and takes approximately 45 minutes from the Plaza de Armas. Sacsayhuamán was built between the 14th and 15th centuries.

On the way, you pass by two attractions of the Sacsayhuaman Archaeological Park which is impossible not to make a stop to visit these two attractions which are “The temple of the monkeys” and “The temple of the moon”. In the temple of the monkeys you will be able to appreciate a large carved rock in which you will see the ancient reliefs of snakes and monkeys that formerly gave the place its name, it is very interesting to stop at the temple of the monkeys to be able to locate the figures carved in the rock, continuing our visit at only 500 meters we can reach the temple of the moon in which in the time of the Incas rituals to the Moon were celebrated also known by many as a sanctuary for fertility, which can be Enjoy this wonderful place with magnificent views of the natural environment that surrounds Cusco, being able to feel a special peace away from the noise of the city.

After having toured and being captivated by the charm of these two temples, we finally went to the archaeological center of Inkilltambo, the archaeological center of Inkilltambo is a ceremonial huaca built during the government of the Inca Wiracocha, according to data from the chroniclers of the colonial era. . In it you can find carved rocks connected by narrow passageways, as well as rectangular enclosures, platforms, fountains, stairways and canals from pre-Hispanic times.

With the Inca Pachacútec, Inkilltambo was restructured in order to intensify religious worship in the area. It is a purely religious and ceremonial huaca where they were keeping their ancestors, here they worshiped their dead, the place also served for the rest of those who traveled between the Amaru Marcahuasi and the Anti yours.

Sap Holidays travel agency invites you to get involved in this adventure in which you disconnect from the city to connect with the nature, history and beauty that Inkilltambo offers you.