Tipón

Location:
23 kilometers southeast of Cusco
Cusco, Peru

Ruin

V!VA User‘s Description

Located 23 kilometers southeast of Cusco, these ruins are not particularly popular among travelers eager to visit some of the bigger-name ruins around the Sacred Valley area. Despite its position off the beaten tourist trail, this extensive temple complex is one of the best examples of Inca stonemasonry, and some might say  it is equal to the more celebrated ruins of Pisac, Ollantaytambo, and Chinchero. The temple includes well-preserved agricultural terraces, baths, irrigation canals and aqueducts that emphasize the Inca's skillful building technique. The ruins can be reached via a steep one-hour climb up a lovely path, or up a dirt road by car. If you're feeling especially agile, you can check out the ruins located about a 2-hour climb above Tipón. Note: It's virtually impossible to visit the ruins during the rainy season.

Price Description: $1.50

Open Hours from:7 a.m.

Open Hours to:5:30 p.m.

Days Closed:none