Andean Baroque Tour
- 1 full day (8–9 hours)
- English and Spanish
- Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (8:00 a.m.)
- Flexible cancellation subject to booking conditions
- Respuesta en 24 h
- Groups of up to 12 people
Admire the baroque churches of Andahuaylillas, Huaro and Canincunca with the snowy Ausangate in the background on a unique artistic tour.
Experience highlights
- Visit the church of Andahuaylillas and its baroque art
- Explore the temples of Huaro and Canincunca
- Admire views of the snow-capped Ausangate from Andean villages
- Get to know the Cusco school and its artistic legacy
- Tour the south of Cusco with a bilingual guide
About this experience
Immerse yourself in Andean baroque art by visiting three colonial churches in southern Cusco. Andahuaylillas, known as the Sistine Chapel of America, houses gilded altarpieces and Cusco paintings; Huaro and Canincunca complete a tour of works that fuse European faith and Andean worldview.
Travel between picturesque villages with views of Apu Ausangate while a specialized guide explains the history behind each mural and altar.
Ideal for lovers of art, colonial history and heritage photography.
Meeting point
Pick up at a hotel in the center of Cusco (8:00 a.m.)
Your journey, day by day
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Dia 1: Cusco – Andahuaylillas
The tour begins in the morning towards the South East of Cusco, the first place to visit is the church of Andahuaylillas, considered the Sistine of America for the wealth of mural art it contains, it is awarded the name of San Pedro Apóstol. Later, the tour continues at the Churches of San Juan Bautista de Huaro and Virgen Purifica de Canincunca, all of them located in picturesque indigenous villages surrounded by all the Andean nature under a welcoming view of the snow-capped Ausangate (6372 meters above sea level).
Important information
- Respect church rules: no flash indoors and modest clothing.
- Entrance fees to the churches are paid on site (approx. S/10–15 each).
- Wear a light coat; The southern towns are cooler than Cusco.
- Ideal to combine with typical lunch en route (not included).
