Going East on the road from Cusco to Puno, you will
find the native community of Raqchi at kilometer
125, right at the border of the Vilcanota River. It
is found in the San Pedro de Cacha district in the
province of Canchis, and is found at an altitude of
3.500m (11.500 feet). Apparently its pre-Hispanic
name was in fact "Cacha" and not " Raqchi".
Evidences indicates that Raqchi was a town with
multiple constructions for diverse intentions-
canchas (apartments), wayranas (buildings with only
3 walls), qolqas (warehouses), different religious
urns, fountains of holy water, etc. It is also
likely to have been an important lodging on the
route to Collasuyo.
2 Day / 1 Night Existential Tourism at Raqchi
This new alternative of existential tourism in
Raqchi offers a wonderful and fascinating
experience. You are able to coexist with the native
community and really learn and experience their
remarkable ancestral traditions.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Cusco - Raqchi
Starting with an early morning pickup from the
hotel, we will go in our private transportation down
to the south end of the Cusco valley. That is where
we will find the Raqchi community. When we first
arrive we will take some time to visit the house of
the host families to meet our hosts for the night.
Throughout the day we will be learning from them
about their customs and traditions, which they have
maintained with perfection throughout the centuries.
We will take part in some of their daily tasks,
including work in the fields and in the kitchen as
well. The point is to take part in their daily lives
to really get to know their culture. In the
nighttime, we will get to see a dance show that is
typical of the area.
Day 02: Wiracocha Temple - Cusco
After breakfast, we will have a guided visit to the
Temple of Wiracocha, which, according to historians,
was constructed by the Inca Wiracocha himself as a
tribute to the invisible, but omnipotent superior of
the Andean people, " Apu Kon Titi Wiraqocha".
After the guided tour, we will return to the
community to watch them and learn as they make their
typical crafts and weavings. Afterwards, we will
have a delicious typical meal with our host family
before beginning our way back to Cusco in the
afternoon.
