Day 3 2024 Cusco Sacred Sites – Shamanic Journey to Peru

Day 3: Tour ancient Sacred Sites of Cusco

(Tuesday, June 25)

An extraordinary day with our guide Dr. Ruben. Group Tour to the magical, mystical sacred sites of Saqsaywaman, Tambomachay, Qenko and Qorikancha.

At each site we will take time to explore their mysteries and hear about the realities of these special places (that you won’t find in most guidebooks!).

We will take the time for reflection, meditation and rituals as we are called to.

In the evening we will settle into relaxation, conversation and bonding around the fire with a group dinner at the Mountain House.

Overnight: Mountain House Retreat

Sacred Sites

Saqsaywaman – 3000 hectars UNESCO world heritage archaeological complex. This monumental complex is considered the first of the new seven wonders of the world. The Incas called it the “House of the Sun”. The construction, which is made up of three platforms – one on top of the other, was one of the most important religious complexes of its time. There are extraordinary spaces and caves to meditate.

Tambomachay Water Temple – This small temple complex had a religious function of honoring water as a vital part of agriculture and regeneration of the earth. We will enjoy the surrounding nature and receive a personal water blessing from the sacred stream.

Qorikancha – This was the most important temple in the Inca Empire. It was the most sacred shrine of the Inca, dedicated to the worship of the sun. Though the conquerors built over it – some of the original temple remains and the frequency of its most sacred spots are in tact. The energy of the place will reveal itself as we see the beginnings of the mysterious architecture of the ancients.

Qenko – In Quechua, Qenqo means labyrinth or zig-zag and the temple is named for the crooked canal cut out of its rock. Qenqo is a unique temple as its construction was entirely carved out of a gigantic, stone monolith. Carved out of rock it marries the man-made tunnels with natural chambers. One of these chambers features 19 small niches and is set up as an amphitheater. A highly energetic complex and extremely sacred place.