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Tipón & Pikillacta, Cusco
South Valley - Wari and Inca Route
6 hours
Casualty
3,300 meters above sea level
Exclusive Cultural Tour
Andean Baroque Route - Colonial Jewels of Southern Cusco
Discover the impressive colonial churches of southern Cusco, architectural gems that fuse European Baroque art with Andean sensibility.
3,100 meters above sea level
Maximum Height
Casualty
Difficulty
7 Hours
Duration
Discover the Andean Baroque
TOUR PREMIUM EXCLUSIVO
El Esplendor del Barroco en los Andes
The Andean Baroque Route transports you back to colonial times to discover some of South America's most impressive architectural gems. These churches, built between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries, represent the fascinating fusion between European Baroque art and Andean aesthetic sensibility, creating a style unique in the world.
- Guide specialized in colonial and Andean baroque art
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Entrance fees to all churches and museums included
- Almuerzo bufet
- Grupos pequeños
- Recogida en la plaza mayor de cusco
Baroque Route Itinerary
A journey through the colonial jewels of southern Cusco
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08:00
Hotel pick-up
Punctual pickup from your hotel in Cusco. Presentation of the guide specialized in colonial art.
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08:45
Andahuaylillas - Sistine Chapel of America
Visit the impressive Chapel of St. Peter the Apostle, known as the "Sistine Chapel of America" for its spectacular frescoes and golden altarpieces.
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10:30
Huaro - Temple of the Purified Virgin
Exploration of the temple of Huaro with its murals depicting the Last Judgment and rich mestizo iconography.
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12:00
Canincunca - Sanctuary of the Virgin of Candelaria
Visit the Marian sanctuary with its unique architecture and altarpieces that show the Andean-Hispanic cultural fusion.
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13:30
Lunch at Hacienda Colonial
Gourmet lunch in an authentic colonial hacienda, enjoying traditional food in a historic setting.
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15:00
Oropesa - Capital del Pan Chuta
Stop in Oropesa to learn about its baking tradition and visit the local church with its particular architectural characteristics.
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16:00
Urcos - Lagoon and Sanctuary
Visit to the sanctuary of Urcos next to the sacred lagoon, an important pilgrimage center since pre-Hispanic times.
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17:30
Return to Cusco
Return to your hotel in Cusco, culminating this journey through the jewels of the Andean Baroque.
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$
40
USD
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S/
140
PEN
per person - Premium Cultural Tour
Guide specialized in art
Private transportation
Entrance fees to churches
Gourmet lunch
Gallery
Images of the Andean Baroque Route
Discover the magnificence of colonial art in the Andes
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Interior of Andahuaylillas
Spectacular Baroque interior of the Sistine Chapel of America with polychrome ceilings and gilded altarpieces
Huaro Murals
Detail of the impressive murals depicting the Last Judgement in the church of Huaro
Canincunca Altarpiece
Mestizo baroque altarpiece in the sanctuary of Canincunca, an example of artistic fusion
Church of Oropesa
Façade and interior of the church of Oropesa, an architectural jewel of rural Baroque
Sanctuary of Urcos
View of the sanctuary of Urcos next to the sacred lagoon, a place of pilgrimage
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