Location of Huarocondo: 52 km (60 minutes) W of Cusco
Altitude: 3 331 masl
It is known as “the capital of suckling pig”, for its delicious pork-based dishes. This picturesque town has an attractive colonial temple and beautiful fields. The town is known for celebrating the feast of Candelaria and the feast of November 14 is also noteworthy, commemorating another year of the town’s political creation.
>>You may also be interested in: Vinicunca, the mountain of seven colorsIt is believed that the name of the place was used since ancient times and meant “carved stones”; furthermore, it seems to be linked to the condor, a typical bird of the Andes.
Your experience when buying: “From Cusco: 1-day tour of the Sacred Valley with lunch”
What you will do
- Discover the most outstanding places of the Sacred Valley of the Incas
- Learn about the history of the Inca people with an expert guide
- Visit a local market and an alpaca wool workshop
