The impressive route to the Perolniyoc waterfall

Perolniyoc is one of the most impressive natural resources that can be seen in the Cusco region. This waterfall has a height of more than one hundred meters. The waterfalls, forming an unusual and fine veil that, together with the rays of the sun, seems to release flashes in the distance. Perolniyoc waterfall falls in an area with few stones and depth

The beautiful Perolniyoc waterfall, hidden among the Andes.

The most impressive thing about this waterfall is that it has no cost of admission. You can enjoy it, taking with you some of the magic and energy that exists in this place. Thanks to the people of this area, this resource is now visited and seen by many people. It used to be covered with vegetation and was difficult to access

The Ministry of Culture also played an essential role in the restoration of the archaeological center called Raqaypata that is located over the waterfall, a magnificent construction belonging to the Pre-Inka and Inka periods.

RAQAYPATA ARCHAEOLOGICAL CENTER

The archaeological site is located at the top of the waterfall.

This archeological site is located on top of the waterfall. It has an extraordinary architectural construction that dates back to the Pre-Inka and later Inka periods. It has buildings like houses of two levels. These Qollqas served for the storage of products, environments called Kallankas that had the function of lodging, as well as ceremonial and administrative enclosures. These structures had modifications in the colonial time to continue being used as an administrative control center.

LOCATION:

It is in the community of Socma, District of Ollantaytambo, Province of Urubamba, and the department of Cusco. At an approximate altitude of 3460 meters above sea level over the Perolniyoc waterfall.

ABOUT THE TOUR TO PEROLNIYOC

On your own:

To get to this place, you must first take a public bus from the city of Cusco to Ollantaytambo. From there on you can take a taxi to the town of Socma. Then, you must walk through a path until you reach the waterfall for about 1 hour. If you wish to explore further, you can follow the trail uphill for an average of 1.5 hours more. Once you reach the top, you will be able to appreciate a magnificent view of the Sacred Valley, as well as visit the Pre-Inka and Inka archaeological center called Raqaypata. Finally, you must return by the same trail you went up until you reach the town of Socma.

For the return, it is advisable to have reached an agreement with the mobility so that it can wait for you and transfer you to Cusco. Otherwise, you must descend on foot until you reach the main road located approximately one hour from the town of Socma. You can take a bus that will take you to the town of Ollantaytambo and from there take a bus back to Cusco.

You can appreciate a strategic and spectacular view of the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Through a travel agency:

The visit to this place is offered as a one day tour, exploring this magnificent waterfall and the archaeological center Raqaypata. Both attractions add up to an average of 6 hours of the tour in the company of a professional guide. It is advisable to take the services of a duly authorized travel agency that guarantees your experience and safety. They will take care of all the respective transfers and guides during your tour.

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