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Just six miles out of Cusco are the lesser-visited Tambomachay ruins, which may have served as a military outpost, water shrine or bathing facilities for the Inca elite. It demonstrates how the Incas used interconnecting channels to transport water around their sites. Nearby to these is the Puca Pucara site, a red granite huge fortress which once protected Cusco from invaders from the east.

When returning to the city, there will be the chance to stop at a vantage point above Cusco, for a superb view of the city and the surrounding mountains.

Some of our favourite places to visit and things to do in and around Cusco
What to do in and around Cusco

8382 Colonial & Inca Heritage

Colonial & Inca heritage

 
8392 Vistadome Train To Machu Picchu

Vistadome Train to Machu Picchu

 
8388 River Rafting

River Rafting

 
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