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- happykoabugHonolulu, HI704 contributionsI was on a half day city tour with Travel 1 Tour and this was one of 4 stops. This site was so impressive and massive that I could have spent hours checking it out. It is spread out across a large area that you never felt crowded by other visitors. Bathrooms are by the lower parking lot.
This archaeological site located on a hilltop overlooking the city and adjacent valley was built with huge stones by the Inca Pachacutec in the 15th c. Saqsaywaman is an impressive complex which had both a religious and military purpose. The fortress, known as the 'storehouse of the sun', incorporates some of the largest black stones ever used in a building, some weighing nearly 300 tons. The zig-zag walls represent the teeth of the sacred puma and provide an excellent defensive structure. The stones fit so perfectly together without mortar that not even moss can grow in the cracks. Massive stone terraces line the site, along with ruins of large structures whose origins are, like much of what the Incas left behind, shrouded in mystery.Written December 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Shivi528Toronto, Canada63 contributionsVery lovely place to hang out and be in the midst of the city. Kept me busy for hours, which I needed and enjoyed. Beautiful place to watch the sunset.Written August 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- happykoabugHonolulu, HI704 contributionsAn interesting place to visit. I love the diorama of how the Inca temple would have looked like before being altered. The Temple of the Sun is impressive.Written December 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- happykoabugHonolulu, HI704 contributionsI was on a half day tour with Sur Tours and this was one of the sites that we visited.
The Incan archaeological complex of Tipon is known for its water channels and agricultural terraces (andenes) which were built to create microclimates that enabled the Incas to experiment with hybrid cereals and crops, one reason why Peru today produces more than 3,000 varieties of potato. The water channels of Tipon are believed to be used as a ceremonial centre by the Incas to worship water. Water continues to flow in them, 500 years after their construction. There are various trails from the main one to visit several buildings.Written December 3, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - R. K. V.Bogota, Colombia2,696 contributionsWonderful place. Architectural marvel on top of sacred Inca sights-- but beautiful and interesting even beyond that fact.Written October 6, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sheree B1 contributionInteresting history! Though honestly the vibe is off; a lot of black magic, voodoo stuff must of been going on in here. But still the history and ambience of the place is something you should experience. Dark, mystical and a little strange...Written December 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JoanRuffLondon, UK125 contributionsSacred area with many additional temples you can easily explore and enjoy with respect. Plan to wander, enjoy the land, the clouds, the sky and really be in this special place with big sacred energy.Written October 19, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JAC-B-321503 contributionsA very quiet location that probably sees very few tourists. Amazing stonework at this pre-Inca gateway to the region.Written October 27, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rafal WSkoki, Poland1,456 contributionsThere's few other Inca sites outside of Cuzco, that can be found here and there in area between Q'enqo and Tambomachay Usually, because they are located away of well trodden paths, not many tourists visiting them. Also, degree of their preservation is rather bad. Temple of the Moon is one of such a sites. Built around the massive bedrock outcrop, remains of old shrine are still used for shamanic ceremonies and Cuzco's dwellers and people from nearby villages coming in here for picnic. Not much left of temple's walls and rock carvings are heavily eroded, but site itself is quite romantic. On the one side of the rock there's big crevice that leads in to underground chamber or corridor. Although entering it is prohibited, locals sneaking inside of it, ignoring calls of the keeper of the temple . I couldn't find any information about this very place, and my knowledge of Inca history is rather superficial, therefore, this time I can't give you any interesting information or anecdotes regarding Temple of the Moon. To the south of shrine lays waterlogged meadows with muddy path leading to it, and to the east of them remains of old Inca road are still well visible. To the north of the outcrop some more rocks and small ravine can be found, and beyond them, there's another Inca site called Chukimarca, but I haven't visited it. Templo de la Luna and its surroundings is ideal place for somebody who's tired of busy and noisy cities and more popular and overcrowded historical sites. There's no ticket needed for this site. I found this place by a chance, wandering around area outside of the Cuzco.Written April 8, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Africa TouristSydney, Australia9,284 contributionsJust down from our hotel this convent and church was open as we strolled past. Worth checking out as it has an interesting interior.Written November 4, 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Luvs2TravelAnywhereNew York City, NY7,159 contributionsThis Inca Fortress is another amazing piece of architecture near Cusco. It is mind boggling how they were able to build this.Written December 16, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DrhermanKBenoni, South Africa1,254 contributionsWe walked around the complex to find an entrance. The whole site looked deserted but for one family. The security personnel let us in and what a site. Saw so much of the ruins of the palace as well as mummies berried in some of the rooms. Looking at this I realized that there is more that we don’t know in relation to what we know.Written July 21, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
