Cusco to Puno Sun Route (Tourist Bus) | Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara

Cusco to Puno Sun Route (Tourist Bus) | Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara

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Cusco to Puno Sun Route (Tourist Bus) | Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya & Pukara

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Turn a simple transfer into a memorable journey with the Sun Route from Cusco to Puno, a scenic Andean ride packed with culture, archaeology, and breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, you’ll visit outstanding highlights: Andahuaylillas, known as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” for its remarkable colonial artwork; the impressive Wiracocha Inca Temple in Raqchi; the high-altitude photo stop at La Raya Pass (4,335 m), the natural boundary between Cusco and Puno; and the Pukara Lithic Museum, home to artifacts from an important pre-Inca culture of southern Peru. You’ll also enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani featuring regional flavors. A comfortable, cultural, and panoramic way to arrive in Puno—perfect for travelers who want to experience more of Peru in a single day.

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Local guide: English & Spanish

Departure in the morning at around 06:40 a.m. from Cusco by tourist transport heading to Puno. We begin by visiting the church of San Pedro in Andahuaylillas, famous as the “Sistine Chapel of the Americas” thanks to its stunning colonial decoration and artistic value. We then continue to Raqchi to visit the Wiracocha Temple, one of the most important constructions of the Inca period, notable for its scale and ceremonial significance. Next, we enjoy a buffet lunch in Sicuani with typical regional dishes to recharge on the route. We continue to La Raya Pass (4,335 m), the highest point of the journey and the natural border between Cusco and Puno—ideal for fresh highland air and panoramic photos. Finally, we visit the Pukara Lithic Museum, where we see representative pieces from the pre-Inca Pukara culture. Arrival in Puno in the afternoon.

What’s included?

Tourist transportation Hotel/terminal Cusco

Cusco – Puno tourist bus

Professional guide in Spanish or English

Entrance fees to the sites visited on the route

Buffet lunch on the route

First-aid kit

Assistance from terminal to hotel in Puno

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Departure is around 06:40 a.m..

You’ll visit Andahuaylillas, Raqchi, La Raya Pass, and the Pukara Lithic Museum.

The highest point is La Raya Pass (4,335 m).

Yes, a buffet lunch on the route is included (in Sicuani according to the itinerary).

It includes terminal-to-hotel assistance in Puno, as listed.

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