From Cusco: Tinta and San Lorenzo de Valleumbroso Day Trip

Discover the historic town of Tinta on a guided day trip from Cusco. Learn about the life of revolutionary leader Túpac Amaru II, visit the Church of Tinta, and explore the Estate of the Marquis of San Lorenzo de Valleumbroso.

Start your day with a hotel pickup and set off for Tinta, a historic town located just 70 miles (113 kilometers) away from Cusco. Learn about the life of Túpac Amaru II, the leader of the largest indigenous independence movement of the former viceroyalty, and visit places symbolic to his crusade, such as his museum-house.

In addition, visit the Church of Tinta. In this 17th-century building, find a gold leaf altar and incredible works of art. These include altarpieces by Diego de la Puente, Francisco Serrano, and Marcos Rivera.

Stop at a local restaurant for lunch before driving to the colonial bridge of Tinta, a semicircular arched structure built in 1740. Cross the viaduct and leave the village behind as you head to the Estate of the Marquis of San Lorenzo de Valleumbroso.

When you arrive, see how this stately mansion that stands atop a hill was built upon Inca walls in a colonial architectural style. This luxurious house belonged to the conquistador Rodrigo de Esquivel, whose descendants became the Marquises of San Lorenzo de Valleumbroso.

Explore its patios, arcades, and other spaces as you admire breathtaking views of the valley of Cusco. This ostentatious mansion was declared a place of Cultural Heritage of the Nation in 1991 and is currently being restored by the National Institute of Culture of Cusco.

Once the visit to the estate has come to an end, return to your hotel in Cusco.