{"id":4701,"date":"2020-04-29T19:01:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T00:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=4701"},"modified":"2024-03-03T21:59:27","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T02:59:27","slug":"temple-of-the-moon-temple-of-fertility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/temple-of-the-moon-temple-of-fertility","title":{"rendered":"Temple of the Moon, temple of fertility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Templo of the Moon is a place where there was a spiritual conexion and energy with the female Moon Goddess. The Incas worshiped the Moon. It was a respected deity. This place is often visited for couples who want to have children.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3993\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3993\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/templo-de-la-luna-cusco.webp\" alt=\"Templo de la Luna o Templo de la fertilidad\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3993\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple of the Moon or Temple of fertility<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>Location:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The famous <\/span><b>\u201cTemple of the Moon\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is located near the archeological site of Sacsayhuaman, 30 minutes approximately from Plaza de Armas of Cusco.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to get there:<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting to to the temple of the Moon is very easy. We recommend taking the same route to get to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/sacsayhuaman-fortress\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><b>Sacsayhuaman<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can walk, use public transportation or take a taxi. There is also the option of hiring the service of an authorized tour operator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that not all agencies in Cusco are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/licensed-inca-trail-tour-operators\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><b>licensed tour operators<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. So always make sure they have all permits to operate any tour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"815\" height=\"400\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3912\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sacsayhuaman.webp\" alt=\"&quot;&lt;yoastmark\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sacsayhuaman.webp 815w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sacsayhuaman-768x377.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sacsayhuaman-600x294.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Sacsayhuaman-560x275.webp 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 815px) 100vw, 815px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>What you need to know about the Temple of the Moon?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the perfect place to connect yourself with nature, the universe and cosmos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a big hill with two caves inside it. The caves contain alters and cracks in the walls that let in sunlight or more significantly moonlight that strikes the alters on certain nights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkayni Peru Tours recommends visiting this magic place , which is part of one of our personalized packages. You are more than welcome to visit our website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>www.inkayniperutours.com<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and check all the options we have designed for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the packages that includes the Temple of the Moon is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/11-day-the-magic-of-the-andes\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\"><b>\u201cThe Magic of the Andes\u201d,<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a cultural eleven-day tour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Temple of the Moon <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is often visited for couples who want to have babies. That is why many perform some rituals and give offerings to the Moon Goddess.<\/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<h2><b>What can you find there?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking advantage of a natural fault that cut the stone in two, the Incas worked in a magic temple. Above the cave, a small opening makes the temple light up completely on full moon nights closer to the winter solstice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important cave has a crack at the top, through which enters a thin ray of light that explodes on a cold stone table in Cuzco. Some say that before that rock room was covered with gold and that at nights of full moon the ricochet of the light was blinding. This camera features female characters. In addition, you can find some phallic shapes at the entrance of this archaeological site and here you will see the mysteries of the ancient Incas, carved in the rock in the form of snakes, pumas and condors: Trilogy of the Incas.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3913\" style=\"width: 875px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3913\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/sacsayhuaman-1.webp\" alt=\"Explanada del Sacsayhuam\u00e1n, aqu\u00ed se realiza el Inti Raymi.\" width=\"865\" height=\"400\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3913\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sacsayhuaman esplanade where Inti Raymi is held.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><b>What do people do when they visit the Temple of the Moon?\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The moon was a respected deity for the Incas. Nowadays, some people keep their traditions of rituals alive and perform some of them there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a place for spiritual connection and encounter with the female energy of the Moon Goddess.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can go on a picnic there. Bring fruits, drinks and snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temple of the Moon is included in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/horseback-riding-outdoor-activity\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><b>\u201cHorseback riding \u2013 Outdoor Activity\u201d<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Inkayni Peru Tours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>What to bring?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Passport or any personal ID.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take some cash with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hat and sunscreen to prevent from sun damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light clothes for the dry season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring warm clothes. Nights are cold.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water to keep hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dried fruits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a camera with you.<\/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>Inkayni Peru Tours Family takes you to the Andes heart with the best and safest\u00a0 service that only a passionate local tour operator can offer.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Templo of the Moon is a place where there was a spiritual conexion and energy with the female Moon Goddess. The Incas worshiped the Moon. It was a respected deity. This place is often visited for couples who want to have children. Location: The famous \u201cTemple of the Moon\u201d is located near the archeological site [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2481,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[602],"class_list":["post-4701","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-peru-travel-tips","author-adminbloginkayni"],"acf":[],"views":6148,"authors":[{"term_id":602,"user_id":3,"is_guest":0,"slug":"adminbloginkayni","display_name":"adminbloginkayni","avatar_url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/948c24a90afaf230f11ce62c4666bb124ceec4f2cbf2b8163dcb4e5e16df02fb?s=96&d=mm&r=g","author_category":"","first_name":"","last_name":"","user_url":"","job_title":"","description":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4701","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4701"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4701\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8280,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4701\/revisions\/8280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2481"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4701"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4701"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4701"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=4701"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}