PAUCARTAMBO EXPERIENCE PILGRIMAGE, FAITH AND HISTORY
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Embark on a cultural journey with us, starting at 5:30 am in Cusco. Our first stop in Oropeza introduces us to the renowned «Chutas» bread. Heading to Paucartambo trought a scenic route, we explore Huancarani and the majestic Ninamarka ruins. Immerse yourself in the local culture, attend a healing mass, and experience the blessing of Virgen del Carmen. After a delightful lunch at Quinty Nature, we visit the Paucartambo museum, discovering the town’s rich heritage. A truly enriching day concludes as we return to Cusco’s Plaza Regocijo.
SUGGESTIONS ON THE TOUR
- Trekking shoes
- Rain poncho or Jacket / Umbrella
- Fleece clothes
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen
- Cap and sunglasses
- Small bag or backpack for the day
- Money in soles for personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Our day begins with the pickup of our passengers from 5:30 am, we are leaving from Cusco to our first stop in the town of Oropeza, place where the delicious breads called locally "Chutas" are made with particular style and particular size that are highly valued and sold in the local markets of Cusco city; We will continue our trip this time taking the paved road in the way to Paucartambo, we will ascend slightly in direction to Huancarani town, which is located at 3800 meters above sea level (12467 foot), village nestled at the edge of our route, from where in few minutes of driving we can see in the distance the snow-capped Ausangate (highest snow-capped mountain in southern Peru), and thus continue to reach the pre-Inca archaeological remains of Ninamarka belonging to Lupaka culture originally and after explanation and visit of this place we will continue our trip to Paucartambo where our staff awaits us with a delicious breakfast in our colonial house Quinty Nature, in Paucartambo.
Our tour is focused on getting to know and live closer experiences, being participants and achieving the blessing of the Virgen del Carmen, patroness of the town of Paucartambo, we can be exclusive participants in a healing mass, blessing of scapulars and paintings, even a confession session, we will have the opportunity to listen and get closer to the Virgen del Carmen that will surely alleviate our sorrows. At the end of this productive morning, we will retire to our local Quinty Nature to enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by our professional chefs and have a rest time previously to our next activity.
This afternoon we will visit the local museum of Paucartambo that in its rooms shows its culture, tradition, archaeological remains, customs and part of its territory nestled in the Manu National Park, this activity will take us approximately three hours and then we will return to Cusco in our mobility where our service will end in the Plaza Regocijo in the downtown.