Visit the Cielo Punku Viewpoint located in the district of Huaro, Cusco. This new tourist attraction is located south of the city of Cusco, in the district of Huaro, province of Quispicanchi. The Punku sky viewpoint is also known as the Giant Hand in Cusco or The Gate to Heaven. A tourist attraction that you must visit when you arrive in Cusco. The viewpoint of Cielo Punku also known as the Gate of Heaven is an amazing viewpoint that allows you to appreciate the green mountains and the warm district of Huaro. At the top of the Huaro district, the construction of a sculpture in the shape of a hand has become the preferred destination for Cusco residents and national tourists. The Cielo Punku viewpoint allows you to feel the fresh air and enjoy nature all around you. If you are thinking of visiting Cusco and you still have not defined which places to visit, knowing Cielo Punku should be a staple on your trip. Here we provide you with some very useful information that will help you plan your trip.
Creation of the Punku sky viewpoint
With the desire to create activities and spaces that generate tourist activities in the district of Huaro, the authorities of the district led by the mayor Bernandino Cutiré Mamani inaugurated the Cielo Punku viewpoint in October 2021.
Location
The Cielo Punku viewpoint is located south of the city of Cusco, in the district of Huaro in the province of Quispicanchi. 42 kilometers from Cusco and close to the famous Andean baroque route.
How can I get to the Cielo Punku viewpoint?
In order to visit this wonderful place there are 3 options that you can take
- On your own (car): The travel time is 1 hour, you must go to the southern part of Cusco, passing through the districts of Oropesa and Lucre. When you arrive at the Canincunca chapel, take the left detour and continue along the unpaved track until you reach some small shops, there you park and walk for only 5 minutes and you are there.
- Shared bus: You must go to Los Incas avenue, which is in front of the Cusco regional hospital. Take the buses that go to Urcos, the price of the ticket is 6 soles, the frequency of the buses is from 7 to 15 minutes (it all depends on how quickly the bus fills up) The trip lasts approximately 1 hour and a half.
- You can get off at the Huaro whereabouts: if you get off here, you can visit the Huaro district, enjoy its traditional bread and visit the Huaro temple that has incredible wall paintings (entrance 15 soles) Continuing from there you must walk for 30 minutes until you reach the viewpoint of Cielo Punku.
- Whereabouts Capilla de Canincunca: This is the closest whereabouts to the viewpoint, also at this whereabouts you can see the wonderful Urcos lagoon. After getting off the bus, cross in front, there is a sign that welcomes you to the viewpoint, you must continue along the narrow path for 10 minutes.
- Travel with a travel agency: this option is the most recommended if it is your first time in Cusco or you are traveling alone, so you will not be afraid of getting lost, since the agency will take care of everything (transportation, guide and income).
Entrance
For all the people who want to visit the viewpoint, the entrance is:
- Adults: 2 soles
- Children: 1 sun
What to do in Cielo Punku?
- Admire the beauty of the Huaro Valley
- Visit little chapel that is in the same place
- Enjoy the local gastronomy, made by the same inhabitants of the place.
What to bring?
- Always carry cash, they do not accept any other means of payment
- If you travel between the months of October to March, take a rain poncho with you
- If you travel between the months of April to September, (the best season) wear a hat and sunscreen.
- Go with shoes that are not slippery, because you will have to walk on trails.
- Visit Cielo Punku, in this way you will be helping the Huaro district to diversify its tourist offer and to continue creating recreational spaces for the public.
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