Andean Sky Observation at Cusco Planetarium
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover the magic of the Andean night sky with a unique experience at the Cusco Planetarium. Learn about Inca astronomy and the Andean worldview through an interactive presentation, an immersive projection of the Southern Hemisphere sky, and, weather permitting, observe the Moon, planets, and stars through professional telescopes. This experience is perfect for families, couples, and anyone interested in science, culture, and nature, with round-trip transportation from Cusco city center.
Inclusions
What's included
- Interpretation rooms
- Specialized guide
- Round trip transportation
- Telescopes
What's not
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
We recommend booking in advance, as last-minute reservations are subject to availability. The experience begins with a meeting at Plaza Regocijo at 5:30 PM, followed by a transfer to the Cusco Planetarium, located in Llaullipata on the road to Sacsayhuamán. Upon arrival, you will enjoy an introduction to Inca astronomy and the Andean worldview. Next, you will enter the projection dome to explore the Southern Hemisphere sky, including Western constellations and the dark constellations recognized by the Incas. Weather permitting, the experience concludes with telescope observation, where you may see the Moon, planets, and stars. Finally, we will return to Cusco's historic city center.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting point will be at the center of Plaza Regocijo, Cusco. Our guide will be waiting at the location with a company identification badge to make them easy to recognize and will escort the group to the transportation to begin the tour.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 18 travellers
- Operated by
- MachuPicchu Journey
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Cusco
- Its from-price is 77% below the median of the 4460 experiences we list in Cusco.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Cusco
Cusco, the old Inca capital high in the Peruvian Andes, blends massive stone walls with colonial churches and is the gateway to Machu Picchu.
The Plaza de Armas is the heart of the city, framed by the cathedral and the Jesuit church of La Compañía. Inca stonework survives throughout the centre, most famously at the Qorikancha, the sun temple on which the Spanish built a monastery, and in the twelve-angled stone on Hatun Rumiyoc street. San Blas, the artisans' quarter, climbs steeply with workshops and cafés.
Top-ranked sights in Cusco: Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Ollantaytambo Ruins.
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