{"id":5004,"date":"2020-05-30T23:51:22","date_gmt":"2020-05-31T04:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/?p=5004"},"modified":"2026-05-06T13:06:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T18:06:41","slug":"visit-apukunaq-tianan-the-abode-of-the-gods-in-cusco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inkayniperutours.com\/blog\/visit-apukunaq-tianan-the-abode-of-the-gods-in-cusco","title":{"rendered":"Apukunaq Tianan: what it is, where it is, and how to visit in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apukunaq Tianan<\/b>, also known as the <\/span>Abode of the Gods<\/b>, became popular after photographs of its huge stone figures began circulating on social media. These monumental carvings are located near Cusco and represent figures linked to Andean mythology, mountain worship, and local identity, which also makes the visit a light cultural complement to other tourist attractions in Cusco<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide explains what Apukunaq Tianan is, where it is located, how to get there, what you can see, when to visit, and what to bring if you want to include it in your Cusco<\/a> itinerary.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
13 km<\/span>From central Cusco<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n3,450 m<\/span>Approx. altitude<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n8:30\u20135:30<\/span>Typical opening hours<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n20\u201345 min<\/span>Drive from Cusco<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n
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Carved stones, achieving the dream of a local Cusquenian project.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/div>\n

Apukunaq Tianan is not a trek, but it works well as a short cultural stop before bigger routes around Cusco. Travelers who later continue toward the Sacred Valley<\/a>, the Huchuy Qosqo hike<\/a>, the Lares Trek<\/a>, the Inca Trail<\/a>, or Machu Picchu<\/a> often use it as an easy half-day visit when they want something visual, local, and less demanding than another full excursion.<\/p>\n

Where is Apukunaq Tianan exactly?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Apukunaq Tianan<\/b> is located near the Tica Tica Arc, in the Huayna Corcor area of Sencca, district of Poroy, northwest of the historic center of Cusco. Most local references place it around 13 km from the Plaza de Armas, although travel time can vary depending on traffic, transport type, and the access route.<\/span><\/p>\n