In the district of Zurite, within the province of Anta, lies the Q’ente Q’eniyoc archaeological site. From these terraces, you get a marvelous view of the Jaquijahuana Valley, more commonly known as the Anta plains. These terraces are named this way because they are shaped like a hummingbird (picaflor). We have chosen this location due to its deep symbolism regarding the hummingbird—the messenger of the Hanan Pacha or the world above—and because the site’s unique acoustics provide the perfect environment to experience a healing sound bath with ancestral instruments.
- Difficulty level: Low-to-intermediate
- Altitude: 3,500 meters (11,482 feet)
- Hiking time: 3 hours (total round trip)
- Departure time: 8:00 AM
- Return time: 3:30 PM (in Urubamba)
Itinerary:
We will arrive at our location at 9:00 AM and begin a 1.5-hour hike. At 10:30 AM, we will reach the terraces. On a wide, open plateau within the complex, we will take off our shoes to connect with the energy of Pachamama (Mother Earth), settling in either sitting or lying down on a mat or blanket.
Following an hour of intense sound therapy (11:30 AM) through ancestral music, we will perform a traditional offering ceremony to Pachamama. At the end of the session, around 12:30 PM, we will share a light snack featuring healthy, wholesome foods from the land. At 1:30 PM, we will hike back to the main square of Zurite, where our private transportation will take us back to Urubamba.
Includes:
- Private transportation (Cusco–Zurite–Urubamba / Cusco)
- Sound bath session on-site
- Offering ceremony to Pachamama
Does not include:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Snacks (Refrigerio)