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Taqrachullo Full Day Tour, Maukallaqta and Suykutambo three Cannons from Cusco.
Escape the crowds and discover one of Cusco’s best-kept secrets! Travel from Cusco to the Taqrachullo (also known as María Fortaleza) and Maukallaqta fascinating archaeological sites, surrounded by spectacular Andean landscapes, and admire the dramatic Three Canyons of Suykutambo.
This private full-day adventure includes professional guiding, private transportation, and meals, giving you a seamless and unforgettable experience beyond the usual tourist routes.
Maria Fortaleza Taqrachullo full day tour. Embark on an unforgettable full-day adventure from Cusco to discover the archaeological treasures of Taqrachullo and Maukallaqta and the spectacular landscapes of the Three Canyons of Suykutambo. This experience takes you far from the usual tourist routes, offering a unique combination of Andean history, culture, nature, and adventure.
Your journey begins between at 3:30 – 4:30 am from Cusco, traveling through beautiful Andean landscapes to Cusipata, where you’ll enjoy breakfast before continuing the approximately 5-hour journey to Suykutambo.
Once there, explore Taqrachullo and Maukallaqta, ancient archaeological sites surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. Then, marvel at the dramatic rock formations and spectacular views of the Three Canyons of Suykutambo, one of the region’s most impressive natural attractions.
After the visits, at 13:30 h, enjoy a well-deserved lunch in Espinar before beginning the journey back to Cusco. You’ll arrive in Cusco at approximately 8:00 PM, completing an extraordinary day filled with history, nature, culture, and adventure.
Taqrachullo one-day tour, with daily departures year-round; we offer only private tours. We do not offer group tours, as this tourist attraction is unknown to many travelers.
Get ready for an unforgettable day trip to Taqrachullo? also known as T’aqrachullo, Maria Fortaleza, or Ancocagua.
Get ready for an unforgettable day trip to Taqrachullo, also known as T’aqrachullo, Maria Fortaleza, or Ancocagua.
To begin this Taqrachullo full day tour from Cusco, your private guide and tour vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Cusco at 4:00 a.m. We’ll then take a 1.5-hour drive to the Cusipata town, where we’ll enjoy a nutritious breakfast prepared with local ingredients. Afterward, we’ll continue our journey by tour bus, passing through high-Andean landscapes, canyons, and livestock and agricultural fields in the Espinar province until we enter the impressive Suykutambo Canyon.
We will arrive at the Maria Fortaleza or T’aqrachullo archaeological site at 9:40 a.m. We will take a guided tour of this stunning archaeological complex, set amid imposing rock formations and cliffs. We’ll explore the most important areas, such as the residential, religious, and agricultural sectors, among others, and from its natural viewpoint, we’ll admire the breathtaking landscape of the three Suykutambo canyons, carved primarily by the Apurímac River. Then we’ll travel for 10 minutes to Maukallaqta, another impressive archaeological site famous for its stone structures, tombs (chullpas), and ceremonial gateways. Next, we’ll visit the Devil’s Gorge, a stunning small natural canyon carved by the Apurímac River waters. This river cuts through a massive rock outcrop, forming a narrow, deep gorge.
B&L
1, Easy
2 h
3350m/
4100m/
| Pax number | Price per person | |
| 1 Persons | $ USD 465.00 | |
| 2-3 Persons | $ USD 245.00 | |
| 4-5 Persons | $ USD 160.00 | |
| 6-7 Persons | $ USD 115.00 | |
| 8 + Persons | $ USD 99.00 |
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