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Mauk’a Llaqta

Rarely visited Inca city (1hr)

Mauk’allaqta (above) is a short walk to a complete Inca city, only about half an hour from the end of the road. The only challenge is transportation to Yaurisque, about an hour from Cusco, and then to the trailhead. Very few tour agencies offer this.

Nearby are the Puma Orq’o caves, where the legendary Ayer Brothers emerged with their wives. This is the founding myth of where the Inca came from. It’s an hour walk from the Puma Orq’o to Mauk’allaqta.

Transport

To get there on your own, go to Puente Grau where there are taxis for Paruro. Yaurisque is on the road to Paruro, so that’s your best bet for finding a taxi driver who will take you to the trailhead and back. Expect to pay about s/150 for a full day with a private cab driver.

Cusco Region Day Hikes

Image by Heather Jasper