Tierra Biru Expeditions
Impresionante complejo arqueológico de Waqrapukara, una enigmática fortaleza y santuario en forma de cuerno
Trekking

Waqrapukara Trek — Full Day

Cusco
FromUSD 65Per person
  • 13 hours
  • challenging
  • Customizable

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challenging
4/5

Overview

A journey with enough room to notice the road.

Discover one of Cusco’s most underrated gems on the Waqrapukara Trek, a full-day experience that blends hiking, history, and dramatic Andean landscapes. Known as the “Horned Fortress”, Waqrapukara sits above a stunning canyon and impresses with its strategic location and unique architecture linked to both the Inca and Chanca cultures. The day starts before sunrise with a scenic drive to Santa Lucía and a moderate uphill trek of about 1 hour and 30 minutes (2.5 km). At the site, your guide will share the story and significance of the complex, and you’ll have free time for photos and exploration. The tour includes breakfast and a box lunch enjoyed in a spectacular natural setting before returning to Cusco in the evening.

Journey Milestones

DAY01

Waqrapukara Full Day (Trekking + Archaeology)

Itinerary

See the road day by day.

1 expedition days

DAY01

We start with hotel pick-up between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m.. After gathering the group, we travel by tourist transport to the town of Santa Lucía, on a drive of approximately 3 hours. Along the way, we stop in Cusipata to enjoy breakfast before continuing. Upon arrival in Santa Lucía, we take a 15-minute detour on a winding road to Punta Carretera, where we make final preparations before starting the hike. From here, we begin the uphill trek to Waqrapukara, taking about 1 hour and 30 minutes and covering 2.5 km through Andean scenery and natural viewpoints. Once there, we take a guided tour of this Inca and Chanca archaeological complex, known as the “Horned Fortress”, followed by free time to explore and take photos. Afterward, we enjoy a box lunch and hike back along the same route to Punta Carretera, where our transport is waiting to return to Cusco, arriving around 6:00 p.m..

Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

What's included

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What's included

6
  • Tourist transportation to and from your hotel.
  • Professional guide in Spanish or English.
  • Waqrapukara entrance ticket.
  • Breakfast and buffet lunch on the route.
  • Trekking poles.
  • First-aid kit.

What's not included

3
  • Personal expenses.
  • Items not mentioned in the program.
  • Travel insurance (important).

Technical details

Understand the route before you take it on.

Accommodation

Camping equipment included
No

Difficulty and preparation

Permits required
No
Languages
English, Spanish
  • Licensed Operator

    Official MINCETUR & Inca Trail authorization

  • Cusco-Based Since 2014

    100% direct local operation with zero middlemen

  • 4.9 / 5 Traveler Rating

    Verified reviews from international explorers

  • 24/7 On-Trip Support

    Real-time assistance from our Cusco headquarters

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