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Sun Route – Puno to Cusco

Embark on a breathtaking journey through the heart of the Andes along the legendary Sun Route (Ruta del Sol) — a scenic and cultural corridor that connects the mystical highland city of Puno, gateway to Lake Titicaca, the highest navigable lake in the world; to the historic city of Cusco, once the capital of the Inca Empire.

This full-day route spans approximately 390 kilometers and offers a unique opportunity to explore some of Peru’s most fascinating historical, archaeological, and natural sites. Along the way, travelers are treated to impressive landscapes, traditional Andean towns, and remarkable monuments that trace the cultural evolution from the Inca civilization to the Spanish colonial era.

The bus departs at 7am with the trip taking around 10 hours. We will stop along the way visiting historical sites including:

Lithic Museum of the Pukará culture
La Raya pass (a road between Cusco and Puno, with a beautiful view of the Chimboya Glacier)
Temple of Wiracocha
Sistine Chapel of the Americas or the Andahuaylillas church

Along the way we will also stop for lunch at a touristic restaurant with a buffet style menu. We will arrive in Cusco at around 17.00 pm.

Included

Bus terminal drop off
Bus – Route del Sol
Professional bilingual speaking guide
Buffet lunch in a touristic restaurant
Entrances to local attractions
Hotel drop off

Sites

The Lithic Museum Of Pukará. (3,900 M.A.S.L)
The Pukará culture was developed between the years 1600 B.C. and 400 A.D., on a high plateau located 106 kilometers north-east of the city of Puno. In this museum we can find pottery and sculptures representing zoomorphic figures, amongst which we can see the famous sculpture of the HATUNÑAQAC, meaning in our language “The Supreme Executioner”.

IMPORTANT: The visit lasts for 30 minutes and prohibited to record or take photos at the museum.
The La Raya Pass (4.335 M.A.S.L.)
The pass resides between the departments of Cusco and Puno, at a height of over 4.335 m.a.s.l. From here you will be able to see the famous Chimboya Glacier where the Amazon River is born. Here you will be able to take pictures of the landscape. We will stop here between 5 and 7 minutes.

IMPORTANT: We recommend the use of warm coats as well as drinking “mate de coca” to avoid the altitude sickness (soroche).
The Archaeologycal Site Of Raqchi (3.450 M.A.S.L).
Also known as the Temple of WIRACOCHA, named after Wiracocha, a supreme deity in the Inca civilization. In this location we will find the biggest amount of barns (Colcas) and we will see magnificent constructions in stone and sun-dried bricks.

IMPORTANT: The visit lasts for 40 minutes and we recommend using hats or caps with wide edges as well as sun block.
The Andahuaylillas Church. (3,093 M.A.S.L.)
This church was built during the 17th century and it is also known as “The Sistine Chapel of America” because of the beauty and profusion of its murals, the ornaments in gold leaf and paintings from de “Escuela Cusqueña de Arte”.

IMPORTANT: The visit last for 25 minutes. It is not allowed to record or take pictures inside the church.

Touristic Restaurant “La Pascana”
Lunch is included, and will be buffet style in a touristic restaurant named LA PASCANA, which is renowned for its food. The restaurant is strategically located in the outskirts of Sicuani. The buffet includes a broad variety of national and regional food in the form of appetizers, fresh vegetables, garnishes and the best desserts and hot beverages (“Mate de Coca”, coffee and tea), all of which are included in the price of the tour.
IMPORTANT: Lunch lasts for 40 minutes. Cold beverages such as water, soda pop, or beer are not included in the price.

Arrival To Cusco: 17:00 pm
Drop off at the hotel