DAY 01: AYACUCHO IN | CITY TOUR
Reception at the airport or station and transfer to the chosen hotel. Free morning to rest.
15:30 hrs The walking tour begins in the Plaza Mayor, where you can see the portals on the four sides of the main square, colonial mansions and the cathedral, we will visit one of the most important colonial houses in the historic center Bosa and Solís. Then the vehicle will pick us up to continue the tour, we will observe the Temple and Convent of Santa Teresa, where you will learn about the architectural richness of its facade, next to it there is an area where sweets made by the nuns in the convent are offered. Later, we will visit the Acuchimay viewpoint, from where you can contemplate the city, to conclude we will visit the artisan neighborhood of Santa Ana, where we will visit the stone carving masters of Huamanga, textiles.
The tour will end at 6:30 pm in the main square (in case there is a celebration in the main square, the disembarkation will be one block from the main square).
Accommodation in Ayacucho.
DAY 02: FULL DAY INDEPENDENCE | WARI - PAMPA DE QUINUA
Breakfast.
*9:10 am. The assigned person will pick you up at the hotel and walk you to the vehicle (tourist vehicles are parked on the second block of the main square).
09:30 hrs. We will begin our trip to Wari, the ancient capital of the Andean empire. Within the archaeological complex of Wari, we will explore places of great historical relevance, such as the Stone of Vaticinio, the majestic Templo Mayor, the enigmatic Mausoleum and the imposing Funerary Chambers. Our next stop will take us to Quinua, a charming traditional town famous for its outstanding pottery. Its streets, still cobbled, the houses are adorned with tiled roofs. In Quinua, we will have the honor of meeting the most skilled master potters. (Lunch will be provided by the passengers in Quinua).
Afterwards, we will head to the historic Pampa de Ayacucho, the place where the independence of Peru and all of Latin America was sealed. To reach the pampa, we will take a short walk of approximately 15 minutes uphill. This site will allow us to connect with the deep history of the region.
Accommodation in Ayacucho.
DAY 03: HUANTA | PIKIMACHAY
Breakfast.
*9:10 am. The assigned person will pick you up at the hotel and walk you to the vehicle (tourist vehicles are parked on the second block of the main square)
09:30 hrs We will head towards Huanta. On our tour, we will visit the impressive Pikimachay Cave, located at an altitude of 2,850 meters above sea level. To get to this place, we will take an uphill walk along a stepped path that will take us approximately 50 minutes. This cave was home to the first Andean inhabitants more than 20 thousand years before Christ. Our next stop will be the Occochaca Waterfall. To get to this beautiful corner, we will walk for about 10 minutes until we find ourselves in front of the waterfall. In this place, you will have the opportunity to take pictures while you delight in the relaxing sound of the waterfall and the river that flows at its feet.
After enjoying the natural beauty, we will continue our tour visiting the historic Plaza de Huanta and the Temple. Finally, to finish our excursion, we will go to the Zinka Liquor Store, where you will have the opportunity to taste a variety of drinks macerated in local fruits, jams, honey and its derivatives.
Accommodation in Ayacucho.
DAY 04: VILCASHUAMAN
Breakfast.
*7:40 am. The assigned person will pass by the hotel and will accompany you walking to the vehicle (tourist vehicles are parked in the second block of the main square)
08:00 hrs Our excursion will depart towards Vilcashuamán following the steps of the Inca Pachacútec. We will cross the Puna at an altitude of approximately 4300 meters above sea level until we reach Condorccocha, where we will make a brief optional stop for breakfast and so you can use the toilets.
During the excursion, we will visit the mini puya forest of Raimondi de Manallasaq, also known as Titanka. Then, we will arrive at Laguna Pumacocha, a beautiful lagoon that is home to Andean birds. In its surroundings, we will explore the archaeological complex of Intihuatana, which has impressive constructions such as the Torreón, the Baños del Inca and the Acllawasi. Finally, we will arrive at the Inca citadel of Vilcas Huamán, which was the administrative center of the Inca empire. Here, you will have the opportunity to see spectacular Inca architectural monuments, which stand out for their grandeur, such as the Plaza, the Temple of the Sun and the Moon, the Inca Palace, the Portada del Sol and the colossal Ushno.
Accommodation in Ayacucho.
DAY 05: AYACUCHO OUT
Breakfast.
Free day to carry out activities at the passenger's expense. At the appropriate time, transfer to the station or airport.
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