The Cusco Planetarium is located within the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park and the Llaullipata Ecological Reserve. It offers a unique experience in a setting rich in history and natural beauty. Just a 15-minute bus ride from the historic city centre, the planetarium is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes.
HIGHLIGHTS
Meeting place
- We’ll meet at Regocijo Square, around 17:30 to 17:45 — you choose the time
- Please make sure to read all the tabs.
Walk along Saphi Street
From this street, you will take a vehicle that will take you directly to the planetarium.
Arrival at the Planetarium
The planetarium is located in Llaullipata, within the Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Park, just a 10-minute drive from the city of Cusco. You will arrive at the destination by 18:00.
Inca Astronomy Talk
Specialised lecture on Inca Astronomy, explored in depth in the interpretation and exhibition rooms.
Virtual Projection
Projection of the Southern Hemisphere sky in the dome, highlighting the constellations according to the Inca worldview.
Observation with professional telescopes
Astronomical observation session with professional telescopes, subject to weather conditions.
Return to Cusco
By vehicle at 19:40.
Ending place
This tour will conclude near the Plaza de Armas around 19:50.
PRICE
- $35 per person.
- $ = US dollars.
- If your group is large, contact us for discounts.
DETAILS
Type: Group Tours — not private tours.
Size: Approximately 25 participants.
Operator: Outsourced service.
Days: Every day.
Schedule: 17:30 to 19:50.
Language: Spanish and English simultaneously.
Accessibility: Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Included:
- Telescope equipment
- Professional guide
- Round-trip transport
Not Included:
- Tips
- Customised service
- Hotel pick-up
- Hotel drop-off
What to bring?
- Sweaters
- Scarves
- Rain ponchos
- Always bring warm clothing
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NOTES
Pick-ups and timings:
- The pick-up time at the meeting point and the tour’s finishing time are approximate.
- When you’re picked up, we will call you by your first name, last name, and tour destination; if not, please do not board the bus.
- We will coordinate all the details of your pick-up time the day before your tour.
Equipment and Infrastructure:
- Sky-watcher 12-inch telescope
- MEADE 10-inch telescope
- Celestron 8-inch telescope
- Interpretation rooms
- 1 dome or circular theatre where the starry sky is projected
- 1 outdoor observation area where our telescopes are set up for direct viewing of stars, planets, and nebulae.
Vehicle type:
- We use vehicles authorised by the Ministry of Transport of Peru.
- The type and size of the bus will always depend on the group size.
- We provide modern vehicles with air conditioning: H1, Van, Renault, and Sprinter.
Operability and itinerary:
This tour is subject to change without prior notice due to weather conditions, strikes, or any other event that may prevent the normal operation of the tour.
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellation of the tour is free as long as you do so at least 48 hours in advance, otherwise we will charge 100% of the tour price. See also our terms.
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