Qorikancha: The Temple of the Sun

Getting There

• Car Rental

  If you are traveling by rental car, drive from any location in Sacred Valley towards Cusco. Follow the signs to Cusco on the main road (Route 28B), which takes about 1 to 1.5 hours depending on traffic. Once you reach Cusco, look for signs to Centro Histórico. Use GPS or a map app to navigate to Santo Domingo s/n, where Qorikancha is located. Note that parking may be limited, so plan to arrive early or use street parking where available.

• Public Bus

  For those using public transportation, take a bus from Sacred Valley to Cusco. Buses frequently depart from towns like Ollantaytambo or Urubamba. The journey takes approximately 1 hour. Once you arrive at the main bus terminal in Cusco, walk towards Avenida de la Cultura and catch a local bus or taxi to the Centro Histórico. You can give the driver the address 'Santo Domingo s/n' to reach Qorikancha.

• Taxi

  If you prefer a more direct route, you can hire a taxi from your location in Sacred Valley to Qorikancha in Cusco. It’s advisable to negotiate a price in advance; expect to pay around 80-120 soles for the one-way trip. The taxi will take you directly to Santo Domingo s/n, which is the address for Qorikancha.

• Walking from Centro Histórico

  If you are already in the Centro Histórico area of Cusco, Qorikancha is within walking distance. From the main square (Plaza de Armas), head southeast on Avenida El Sol until you reach the intersection with Santo Domingo. Turn right, and you will soon see the entrance to Qorikancha. The walk takes about 15-20 minutes, and it is a pleasant route with many shops and restaurants along the way.