Day #3 Oracle Route
Sacsayhuaman & Q’enqo
Prepare to be Awe Struck!
What is this megalithic monument of miraculous construction that hovers over the city of Cusco and draws millions to experience its marvels?
This is Sacsayhuaman, the most magnificent of all the colossal, megalithic works of the whole Incan Empire - and arguably one of the greatest cyclopean wonders on Earth! Guaranteed to completely astound you with its enormity and blow your mind with the precision with which these massive stones have been intricately fitted.
Referred to by the Inca as a “Royal House of the Sun”, thousands would gather here to perform their ceremonies and offer their sacrifices to “Tayta Inti” (Father Sun) and the other Sky Deities of the Andean pantheon. As you wander through the impressive stone walls, you'll feel the energy of this glorious past radiating from every corner. Made evident in the temple's precise orientation to the sun and stars, each stone tells a story of a sophisticated civilization that harmonized with the Cosmos and the seasons.
Let Karupureq, our expert guide, lift the veil on the secrets of Sacsayhuaman before your very eyes, leading you through its fascinating history, its role in Incan rituals, and its significance as a center of spiritual energy.
Great Mysteries Still Unsolved…
Why did the ancient builders quarry cyclopean stones 20 kilometers away, just to carry them up the top of this hill? Who were its mysterious builders who possessed superior engineering abilities? The Spanish chroniclers wrote: “This is the biggest work that they built, whose grandeur is incredible… it makes you imagine, and even believe, that it was made by some sort of enchantment, or by other non-human beings!”
According to some revolutionary investigators, these stones were chosen for their unusually powerful magnetic properties, and this location was chosen for its distinctive telluric energies.
Our mystic tour is a rare opportunity to be guided into an experience of connection with the esoteric energetic properties of this miraculous construction, of which modern physics is only beginning to uncover.
Q'enqo: A Gateway to the Andean Mysteries
Near the imposing Sacsayhuaman, the lesser-known temple of Q'enqo holds secrets that run even deeper. Clues suggest that both of these sacred sites were once the starting points of an ancient pilgrimage, beginning with a powerful initiation ritual that marked the entrance to the Inca spiritual path. This journey, known as the "Oracle Route," was a sacred quest for wisdom—and it is this same tradition that we at Andean Wisdom Path are reviving and offering to you.
Within the labyrinthine depths of Q'enqo, altars and chambers reveal the Incas' reverence for their ancestors. It was here that they honored the mummies of their kings and other influential figures, creating a sacred space where the living could commune with the dead.
For the Inca, this was not just a burial ground, but a place where the boundary between worlds could be crossed. It was believed that the soul could journey from the middle world of the living to the lower world of the dead, a sacred passage shared by shamanic cultures around the world.
Q'enqo offers a profound opportunity to explore the Inca worldview of the "Three Pachas"—the realms of existence that form the fabric of Andean spirituality. The Lower World, guarded by the Serpent, represents the realm of the unconscious and the earth; the Middle World, watched over by the Puma, is the realm of the living and the physical world; and the Upper World, protected by the Condor, represents the realm of the spirit, the heavens, and divine wisdom.
At Q'enqo, we invite you to journey through these ancient realms,
reconnecting with the timeless wisdom of the Andes.
This is more than just a tour; it's an invitation to connect with the ancient wisdom that still resonates in the stones of two of the most enigmatic sites of the world. Join us and embark on a journey through time, where the convergence of earth and sky creates a sacred experience unlike any other.
Reserve your spot today for an unforgettable exploration of these extraordinary temples of Sacsayhuaman and Q’enqo, where the mysteries of the universe intertwine with the legacy of the ancient civilizations of the Andes.
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Day #1 Mystic Cusco City
Day #2 Tipón Temple of the Waters
Day #3 Sacsayhuaman & Q'enqo
Day #4 Ceremonial Grounds above Cusco
Day #5 Ceremony on Sacred Mountain
Day #6 Ollantaytambo + Ñaupa Iglesia
Day #7 Machu Picchu Crystal City