Route of the Sun: Sightseeing Bus Cusco to Puno | Full Day

The famous Ruta del Sol is the most complete, comfortable and cultural alternative to travel between the ancient capital of the Inca Empire and the city of the highest navigable lake in the world. This service is provided in conditioned tourist buses that transform a simple interprovincial transfer into a spectacular full-day tour.

During the journey from Cusco to Puno (or vice versa), the traveler not only enjoys the comfort on board, but disembarks to explore treasures of magical charm and ancestral history that connect the Andes with the Altiplano.

Places to Visit and Main Attractions:

• The Chapel of Andahuaylillas: An architectural jewel from the 17th century, known worldwide as the "Sistine Chapel of the Andes" for the lavish beauty of its murals and gold leaf work.
• Raqchi Archaeological Complex: The imposing Temple of the God Wiracocha (the supreme Inca deity). It houses colossal stone and adobe columns, and the largest number of colcas (granaries) in the empire.
• El Paso de la Raya (4,335 m.a.s.l.): The highest point of the route and natural border between Cusco and Puno. It offers privileged views of the snow-capped Chimboya, the birthplace of the Amazon River.
• Pukará Lithical Museum (3,900 m.a.s.l.): An encounter with the pre-Inca Pukará culture (1600 BC - 400 AD). It houses steles and zoomorphic sculptures, highlighting the famous figure of Hatunñaqac (The Supreme Cutthroat).

Why book this experience?

Because it maximizes the value of your time. Instead of a direct and monotonous 7-hour trip, the Ruta del Sol offers you a 10-hour trip full of guided stops, on-board terrace service with hot/cold drinks, tasting of traditional Oropesa bread and a succulent regional buffet lunch in Sicuani.