Timeline
07:30
Grab a quick breakfast at the Mercado de San Blas before heading up the hill. The market is open early and offers a mix of local fruits and groceries.
08:00
Arrive at Qenko. Take the combi shared bus up the hill for S/1 or walk the 0.5–1 km gradual incline. Explore the Zig-Zag channels carved into the rock and view the altar where llamas were sacrificed.
09:00
Head down to Green Point for a relaxed lunch. This vegan restaurant serves international and Peruvian dishes, with gluten-free and raw options available.
09:30
Finish with a coffee at Three Monkeys. You can specify your bean, roast level, and extraction method here, from drip to cold brew.
Local tip
The walk up to Qenko is gradual but can be steep if you choose the paved road route. Check the route for the shared bus if you prefer not to walk.
Check before you go
- Mercado de San Blas is closed on Sundays.
- Three Monkeys is closed on Sundays.
- Qenko is accessible by shared bus or walk.
Worth knowing
- Mercado de San Blas is open at 07:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Three Monkeys is open at 09:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cuzco (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).