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Travel Guide for Tipón Inca Site

One of the best sites to visit on the Boleto Turistico is the incredible Inca garden site of Tipon. Located just 40 minutes outside the city of Cusco, this beautiful archeological site was built for the worship of water. Tipon contains enclosures, terraces, platforms, irrigation works and more. It is a lush green Inca site because of the ageless irrigation system that the Incas constructed. “The complex is an irrigation system of canals, aqueduct, fountains, buried conduits, and a tunnel provided conjunctive use of both surface and spring water”. There are many ways to visit Tipon, you can take a bus and venture on your own or join a day tour through the ‘South Valley Tour’. Here we have all you need to KNOW about Tipon.

You have to get the tourist ticket (boleto turistico) to visit Tipon. The one day ticket allows you visit 4 archeological sites. For a little extra fee, you can get the 10 day ticket which allows you visit a total of 16 sites. If you wish to visit all these sites then we recommend you join a tour, that way you have access to private transportation to take you from one location to the next.

A ‘South Valley Tour of Cusco’ also includes a tour of the archaeological site of Piquillacta and the church of Andahuaylillas (also known as the Sistine Chapel of America). Tours last 4 to 5 hours and include transportation, tour guide, and entrance fees. To use the rest of of tourist ticket you can book a Sacred Valley tour which will take you to other great locations like Pisac and Ollantaytambo archeological sites. Also included are great attractions like Maras Salt Mines and the Moray experimental farming amphitheater.

What is it?

Where is it located?

How to get there?

Why visit Tipón?

History

What to see?

Gastronomic tourism

The Tipón Zoo

In addition to the archeological site, the town also has a small zoo. The small zoo has an eclectic mix of wild animal species that are rescues kept there for rehabilitation. They have an impressive collection of animals like pumas, speckled bear, condors, macaws, alpacas, vicuñas and so much more. The zoo is not big, but its located close to the archeological site and worth your have time.

Entrance cost

Hours of operation

Weather in Tipón

Some recommendations for your visit

Questions and answers

a) When is the best time to visit Tipón?

Any time is ideal to visit Tipón. Due to the pleasant climate and the lower probability of rain, dry season (April to October) is perfect for the tour.

b) Can I hire a tour guide in Tipón?

The tours to the South Valley include the guided service in Tipón. If you want to visit this archaeological site on your own, you can find Spanish speaking guides at the entrance.

c) Is it allowed to buy the ticket to Tipón at the entrance gate?

The entrance to the archaeological site of Tipón is included in the tours to the South Valley of Cusco. However, it is also possible to buy the entrance ticket at the door of the enclosure.

d) Is there a small zoo near Tipón?

A few meters from the archaeological site of Tipón there is a small zoo. The entrance ticket is sold at the door of the establishment for only 10 Peruvian soles (3 US dollars).

e) How much does the entrance to Tipón cost?

Entrance to Tipón is included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket.

f) What should I bring?

During your visit, do not forget to bring a rain poncho as it can rain at any time. Also bring sunscreen, good sneakers, and a hat to shelter from the heat.

g) What are the nearby tourist attractions of Tipón?

A few kilometers from Tipón you can visit the archaeological site of Piquillacta. This pre-Inca site is also included in the South Valley Tour of Cusco.

h) Is it dangerous?

No. Tipón has buildings that are easy to navigate and do not represent any danger to visitors.

All you need to KNOW about Tipon was updated in June 2024.

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Travel Guide for Tipón Inca Site - Orange Nation

Travel Guide for Tipón Inca Site

One of the best sites to visit on the Boleto Turistico is the incredible Inca garden site of Tipon. Located just 40 minutes outside the city of Cusco, this beautiful archeological site was built for the worship of water. Tipon contains enclosures, terraces, platforms, irrigation works and more. It is a lush green Inca site […]