{"id":4452,"date":"2020-04-19T19:28:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T00:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=4452"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:48:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T17:48:54","slug":"andahuaylillas-the-sistine-chapel-of-america","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/andahuaylillas-the-sistine-chapel-of-america","title":{"rendered":"Andahuaylillas &#038; The Sistine Chapel of America"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>Inkayni Peru Tours<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers you a tour that includes Andahuaylillas, a small town that hides a treasure worth to see. Andahuaylillas is part of our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/southern-valley-tour-private-service\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>South Valley tour<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Let\u2019s get familiar with this place learning some interesting facts about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3673\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3673\" class=\"wp-image-3673 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina.webp\" alt=\"La plaza de Andahuaylillas, est\u00e1 ubicado en la provincia de Quispicanchi, Cusco.\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3673\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andahuaylillas main square is located in Quispicanchi province, Cusco.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>Location:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andahuaylillas is located in Quispicanchi province, Cusco. It is at an altitude of 3121 m.a.s.l. and a latitude of S13\u00b039\u201956.77\u2033.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Climate:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cusco in general has two distinct seasons: dry and rainy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The dry season: From May to October<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather during this period is predominantly dry especially in June, July and August. Days are bright and sunny with a temperature of 16 \u00b0C (61 \u00b0F) while nights are much colder sometimes with a low temperature of 0 \u00b0C (32 \u00b0F).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3505230926454944\" data-ad-slot=\"3247790964\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><b>The rainy season: From November to April<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During this time Cusco receives a greater amount of rainfall. Average daytime temperatures are higher than the dry season at 18 \u00b0C (64 \u00b0F) while night temperatures can be as cold as 9 \u00b0C (48 \u00b0F).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The best season to visit Andahuaylillas:<\/b><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tour operators consider May through October, the\u00a0 dry season, their high period and best season to visit <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andahuaylillas. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is because there is minimal chance of rain and the mountains are lush and green from the passing rainy season<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_3672\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3672\" class=\"wp-image-3672 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-por-dentro.webp\" alt=\"La Capilla de Sixtina de Am\u00e9rica por dentro\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-por-dentro.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-por-dentro-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-por-dentro-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-por-dentro-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3672\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La Capilla de Sixtina de Am\u00e9rica por dentro<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>What makes the town of Andahuaylillas especial?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This small town is home to one of the best constructions in history time. Here you can find the Saint Peter Apostle church, well known as the \u201cSistine Chapel of America\u201d, which according to the popular opinion is one of the most impressive and beautiful catholic churches in America. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Why is Saint Peter Apostle church known as the \u201cSistine Chapel of America\u201d?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The church was built by the Jesuits in the 16th century, on top of a huaca, or sacred place for the Incas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is known as the Sistine Chapel of America because of the magnificent frescoes that adorn its walls. You can find inside a Mud\u00e9jar-style painted ceiling (Mud\u00e9jar being an Iberian artistic style with moorish influence). The ceiling is a spectacular example of craftsmanship and use of kur-kur, a pre-Hispanic method of construction using cane, straw and mud.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The interior walls are covered in Baroque frescoes by artists from the Cusco School (escuela Cusque\u00f1a), the colonial and religious artistic tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How to get to Andahuaylillas?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are different options for you to get to this small but lovely town. The cheapest is by taking a bus from Cusco to Andahuaylillas. It may cost less than S\/. 5.00 (Peruvian Soles), and it takes from 40 to 50 minutes to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also take a taxi and ask for the best deal. It is a 30-minute ride. The price varies, not only because of the distance but also because of the driver\u2019s rate and service.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3671\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3671\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3671\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-Andahuaylillas.webp\" alt=\"Los retablos fueron tallados en madera y recubiertos en pan de oro, esta t\u00e9cnica tambi\u00e9n se puede observar en paredes y techo de la iglesia.\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-Andahuaylillas.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-Andahuaylillas-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-Andahuaylillas-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Capilla-Sixtina-Andahuaylillas-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3671\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is complemented with abundant canvases with frames covered in gold leaf highlighting fine paintings such as the &#8216;Crucifixion&#8217;, &#8216;The Baptism of Christ&#8217;, &#8216;Archangel St. Michael&#8217; and the painting of the Virgin of the Rosary painted by Diego Quispe Tito.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>FAQs:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>How can I get to the Sistine Chapel of America once I arrive in Andahuaylillas?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bus or taxi will take you to the Andahuaylillas main road. From there you have to walk for about 20 minutes to get to the Sistine Chapel of America. While walking, you can enjoy the view and talk to the locals to get familiar with the place.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Is there a recommended company of taxis one can take?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you decide to go on your own, you can take one of the following line of taxis:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uber Cusco<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxi O\u00b4Qarina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapi Taxi<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Al\u00f3 Cusco<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"attachment_3675\" style=\"width: 825px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3675\" class=\"wp-image-3675 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plaza-de-andahuaylillas-cusco.webp\" alt=\"La plaza de Andahuaylillas, est\u00e1 ubicado en la provincia de Quispicanchi, Cusco.\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plaza-de-andahuaylillas-cusco.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plaza-de-andahuaylillas-cusco-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plaza-de-andahuaylillas-cusco-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/plaza-de-andahuaylillas-cusco-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3675\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">La plaza de Andahuaylillas, est\u00e1 ubicado en la provincia de Quispicanchi, Cusco.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andahuaylillas Main Square, located in Quispicanchi province, Cusco.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Inkayni Tips:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your original passport.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/how-to-acclimate-to-the-altitude-in-cusco\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acclimatize to the altitude once you arrive.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should wear a hat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunscreen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Camera and film<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear light clothes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open your mind to new experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2610\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/inkayni-1.png\" alt=\"Inkayni\" width=\"254\" height=\"99\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>\u201cI would rather own a little and see the world than own the world and see a little of it.\u201d &#8211; <\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexander Sattler<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inkayni Peru Tours offers you a tour that includes Andahuaylillas, a small town that hides a treasure worth to see. Andahuaylillas is part of our South Valley tour. Let\u2019s get familiar with this place learning some interesting facts about it. Location: Andahuaylillas is located in Quispicanchi province, Cusco. 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