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Tipon

Tipon shows in an impressive way the outstanding technology of the Incas for the distribution and use of water with agricultural terraces, stairways, waterfalls, water channels dug into the stone and beautiful ornamental fountains. The upper part is connected to the road system of the Incas «Qhapaq Ñan» and to a canal supplying water. The different microclimates in the archaeological complex suggest that the site was used as a laboratory for agricultural production. The «Casa Real» and other buildings are built of megalithic stone blocks. A stone wall surrounds the condominium and paved pathways lead to the entrances and exits.

Geographical location

23 km southeast of Cusco.

Altitude

From 3316 m to 3850 m hoch.

Extension

240 ha.

Climate:

Average temperature

January: 13,3 °C, February: 13,3 °C, March: 13,6 °C, April: 12,8 °C, May: 11,5 °C, June: 10,4 °C, July: 10,1 °C, August: 11,2 °C, September: 12,5 °C, October: 13,6 °C, November: 13,7 °C, December: 13,3 °C.

 

Average high and low temperature

January: 19,8 °C / 6,9 °C, February: 19,5 °C / 7,1 °C, March: 20,1 °C / 7,1 °C, April: 20,3 °C / 5,4 °C, May: 19,9 °C / 3,2 °C, June: 19,7 °C / 1,2 °C, July: 19,3 °C / 1,0 °C, August: 20,5 °C / 2,0 °C, September: 20,5 °C / 4,6 °C, October: 21,4 °C / 5,9 °C, November: 21,2 °C / 6,3 °C, December: 20,0 °C / 6,7 °C.

 

Average rainfall

January: 122 mm, February: 112 mm, March: 91 mm, April: 34 mm, May: 8 mm, June: 4 mm, July: 4 mm, August: 6 mm, September: 22 mm, October: 37 mm, November: 54 mm, December: 87 mm.

Source of statistical data: es.climate-data.org.

Photo: ANDINA. 

Travel programs:

PTW-CUS009

Tipon, Pikillaqta, Andahuaylillas

Half a day

In the valley south of Cusco there is a multitude of sites, villages and landscapes, old farms and noble mansions.

 

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