If you plan to visit Peru; this is the best option to know the famous Sun Route that represents a magical trip that unites the cities of Cusco and Puno; however , you can do this route from the city of Puno to Cusco or vice versa.
The Sun Route offers you one of the best views; being a complete tour where you can enjoy wonderful landscapes; magical places and much of the ancient history with this part of Peru.
But how do you travel? What does the tour consist of?
The Tour of the Ruta del Sol is done through a bus whose point of origin can be Cusco or Puno; as we had previously mentioned, leaving at 7:00 am and arriving at 5:00 pm to Puno or Cusco, passing for places of great tourist interest.
The Ruta del Sol tour includes a bilingual guide (English and Spanish) both during the tour on the bus and at stops and visits. Hot or cold drink services are also offered on board the bus; of course including coca tea, to combat altitude, and the tasting of the famous Oropesa bread (Pan de cusco).
Also, making a stop along the way, so you can have lunch, at this stop a buffet lunch awaits you at Pascana’s restaurant.
Below, we will give you all the information and information of interest of all the stops that are worth making this trip; they are arranged as if you were making the trip from Cusco to Puno; in case of making the opposite trip “the first stop would be the last of this tour; going up until finally reaching Cusco”.
The first stop “La Capilla de Andahuaylillas”:
Very important fact that you should know: The first stop is 3,093 meters above sea level; La Capilla de Andahuaylillas, is called “The Sistine Chapel of America”, due to the lots of artwork that decorates your walls. Built in the 17th century by the Jesuit religious order, whose purpose was to evangelize indigenous peoples.
In its murals, you can appreciate the works in gold leaf and its paintings from the Cusco school make a unique space; however, in order to preserve these spaces, it is not allowed to take photos or make videos inside the chapel. The entrance to access the chapel is S /. 15 soles.
The second stop “The Archaeological Complex of Raqchi”:
Arriving at the second stop of the route of the Sun Route, you must be prepared, because the heights will increase; Archaeological Complex of Raqchi is 3,450 meters above sea level, and is known as the “Temple of the god Wiracocha”. The archaeological park was built in different periods, during the reign of the Inca Wiracocha; the Pachacutec government and the last period named by the Inca Tupas Yupanqui.
This has approximately a thousand hectares and in it we can find constructions such as aqueducts, underground tombs and pre-Inca culture precincts. The most notable is the Temple to Wiracocha, the largest Inca Temple; the Statue, the Enclosures, the Colcas and finally the Inca Bath and the Usno. Entrance to access the complex is S / 15 soles. Finally we recommend that you have a hat or cap on, including of course sunscreen and UV protected lenses. and the use of caps to stop the sun is recommended.
La Tercera Parada “Lunch Stop Restaurant Buffet La Pascana”:
It is located on the outskirts of the town of Sicuani and has a wide variety of typical Peruvian and regional food. Hot drinks are included in the price, however cold drinks are not included.
The Fourth Stop “El Paso de la Raya”:
At last on the border between Cusco and Puno, it is located approximately 4,335 meters above sea level; undoubtedly the highest point of La Ruta del Sol, also this place is located on the Andrés mountains where the Amazon river is born.
Known for its picturesque steep slopes and landscapes where photos can be taken. At this stop the temperatures are somewhat lower, therefore the use of a coat is recommended.
The fifth and last stop “Lithic Museum of Pukara”:
The Lithic Museum of Pukara is located about 3,900 meters above sea level, in this museum you can find ceramics; sculptures of animal figures, among which we find the famous sculpture del Hatunñaqac, which translated would be the supreme cutthroat. The entrance to access the Lithic Museum of Pukara is S / 10 soles; inside the museum it is not allowed to take photos or record videos.
Finally, after making all the scheduled visits on the Ruta del Sol, we will arrive in Puno or Cusco; which will be the final destinations of this great trip. If you want to take this wonderful tour you can check with us (through this link).
Remember that the meaning of the Ruta del Sol can vary depending on where you decide to start in Puno or Cusco; also places to visit.
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