Our scenic trek to the Perolniyoc Waterfall & Inca Archeological Site takes you to rarely visited places and combines culture with ecotourism. This experience will take you deep into the Sacred Valley, where you will appreciate the spectacular work of nature! Hidden in a forest of abundant, sub-tropical vegetation, you can cool off in the crystal clear waters of the Perolniyoc Waterfall. Also, we will visit the archeological center that sits directly above the waterfall: Perolniyoc, also called Racaypata.
This exceptional tour will leave you feeling enchanted by the cultural and historical importance of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The Perolniyoc Waterfall is over a hundred meters high, by far the largest waterfall in the Sacred Valley! Ñaupa Iglesia is a sacred site where people went to worship before the Spanish conquest. If you want to do more than scratch the surface of the importance of the Sacred Valley, you cannot miss this hike during your visit to the Cusco region.
We will pick you up from Veronica View hotel or any hotel in Ollantaytambo, at 7am. First we drive in our private van through the Sacred Valley of the Incas on our the way to Ñaupa Iglesia, an incredible Inca site carved directly into the bedrock. We will explore this amazing archeological site for an hour. Next we make our way to the small town of Socma, which is only a short 25 minutes drive. We then begin the trek to the Perolniyoc archeological center of Racaypata (3,550 m / 11,646 ft). On the way, we will learn about the daily lives of the inhabitants of the area, their crops, and their traditional way of life. Our guide will explain the role this archeological center filled in ancient times. Its construction is carefully engineered with both stones and adobe.
After the visit, we begin the descent through Andean landscapes, towards the spectacular waterfall of Perolniyoc (3,460 m / 11,351 ft). This waterfall is approximately 100 meters high, and the force of the water always creates a beautiful mist and crisp fresh air. The Sacred Valley is much warmer than Cusco, being at a lower altitude. The cool mist blowing over you is always welcomed. If you want to brave the chilly waters, then take a little dip in its crystalline waters. At the same time, you will enjoy the expansive landscape and the beautiful views from the waterfall, where you will also be able to observe some endemic birds of the Sacred Valley. Afterwards, we will return to the Veronica View Hotel or Ollantaytambo.
