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This walk in the surroundings of Cuzco will allow you to visit the famous ruins of the surroundings. The first, Saqsaywaman, is an impressive rampart above the city. Then you will pass by the cristo Blanco in order to get to the ruin of Qenqo. Then the circuit will take you to the ruins of Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay before returning to Cuzco via the Templo de la Luna. This walk between archaeological sites and countryside can only seduce you.

Cristo Blanco is a statue of Jesus Christ with outstretched arms that stands on the hills of the city of Cusco and measures about 8 meters (26 feet). The walk starts from the Plaza de Armas, with a gradual incline through the city and paved most of the way. The entrance to the area has shops and the entrance is free. You can easily add it to your short visits in the area or even to the visit to the ruins of Sacsayhuamán. The difficulty is mainly due to the altitude.

This excellent trek goes along an Inca Trail visiting several sites, among which the Temple of the Moon, Q'enqo, Qapaq Ñam, Inkilltambo, Kallachaka and Rumi Wasi stand out. A very complete journey with beautiful landscapes and interesting archaeological sites. To return, some tourism services locate private transport in Rumi Wasi, if not, you must return via public transport extending the walk 1.2 km to Av Collasuyo and 1.5 km to Av de la Cultura to take transport.

This tour departing from the Plaza de Armas in Cusco will allow you to climb to the Cristo Blanco viewpoint and enjoy an incredible view of the city of Cusco. On the way back, you will descend through the picturesque alleys to the bohemian district of San Blas and possibly visit the small church steeped in history. Note that not far from the Cristo Blanco there is also the ruin of Saqsaywaman which can also be visited.

This walk on the heights of Cuzco will take you to the Inca ruins of Puka Pukara and Tambo Machay which are among the classics that can be visited around Cuzco. Then the route climbs to the top of a hill from where there is an interesting view of the surroundings. This route is ideal for trail running, but it can also be done on foot. Note that if you want to visit these two ruins, you will need to have your entrance ticket with you.