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Reviewed July 19, 2017 via mobile

Among the ruins close to Cuzco, saqsayhuaman wins by far! However to combine the ruins by walking was a nice advice we got. We took a taxi here and walked down through the woods (maps.me app is necessary!). Its a nice afternoon expedition and on your way you can visit tambomachay, puka pukarra, q'enko, saqsayhuaman. The ruins of Tambomachay are nice so to see, but not a must visit. However with this walk it is a good startingpoint.

Date of experience: July 2017
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Reviewed July 12, 2017

In the two days in Cusco before a 4 day/3 night hike, it was recommended that we see the ruins just outside of Cusco. We took a relatively short (and slightly terrifying taxi ride) to Tambomachay with the intention of walking back down to see the other three sites.

If you have the time or you're close to Tambomachay, it's worth the trip. The historical information provided at this site (and the 3 others) is minimal so do your research before or after your visit.

It's a very short walk to Puka Pukara but I would recommend taking a shuttle/bus or having a taxi wait for you if you choose to see Tambomachay, Puka Pukara, Q'enqo and SacsayHuaman. We started to walk from Puka Pukara to Q'enqo but decided to take a taxi.

Date of experience: July 2017
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Reviewed July 12, 2017

the same inka motives come more and more times until you are fed up of them. go there only if you have a special interest.

Date of experience: June 2017
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Reviewed July 10, 2017

Another of the Inca sites near Cusco; not too far from Sacsayhuaman. This is much more serene with a lovely fountain visited after a short walk. Very much liked this visit.

Date of experience: May 2017
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Reviewed July 9, 2017

Usually combined with a tour of Sacsayhuaman, and a few other smaller sites, Qenqo (Q'inqo) and Puka Pukara, this is probably the most interesting of the three smaller sites. A short hike up a roadway, past some small canals (high elevation - huff/puff) leads you to some waterfalls that run thru several Incan terraces. There are some nice examples of different types of Incan stone work. Apparently,there is some debate if this was a defensive outpost or a spa for the wealthy in Cusco. It sure looked like a spa to me. Higher up there are thermal springs (though it is off limits to tourists) and the need to build the finest terraces for soldiers doesn't seem to make sense. This is worth a stop if you have time, but not as a destination.

Date of experience: May 2017
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