1.5-Hour Tour to the Temples Of The Monkeys And The Moon from Cusco
Highlights
Cusco
archaeological, cultural, Story Telling
Private Tour
1.5 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Join the tour and explore the Moon and Monkeys temples, two Inca sites near the traditional Inca trail. Search for different animal carvings made by the Inca ancestors and learn about their significance. At the Temple of the Moon, you will enjoy an unparalleled view of Cusco City and explore the possible site of one of the three Sun Temples while learning about the Inca religion and culture.
Itinerary
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Temples of the Monkeys and the Moon Tour
- Meet the tour guide and see the Moon and Monkeys Temples, the two amazing Inca sites next to the traditional Inca trail. Search for different animal carvings made by his ancestors and unveil their secrets, all from the comfort of your own home!
- The Temple of the Monkeys nowadays is called Cuscillochayoq. Here, you will search for the rocks with the Andean monkeys and puma carvings. The search focuses on a rock that natives call Mother Earth's Heart - believed to have used during ceremonies, a fact about which you will get to know more on tour.
- Following the Inca trail, arrive at the Temple of the Moon, popularly known amongst locals as Amarumarkawasi or Chuquimarka. This temple might have been the site of one of the three Sun Temples. Above the Temple of the Moon, join heads and look for other animal carvings like puma, condor and snake. As we will be pretty high up, you will enjoy the unparalleled view of Cusco City that this place has to offer.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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