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TipónLocation: Rediscover Machu Picchu > Peru & the Andes > Tipón -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tipón's Complex Aqueduct Systems
Tipón has some of the most well-preserved Inca waterways
The name of Tipón is rather new, not an ancient Inca word referring to this area. The archaeological park is located southeast of Cuzco, in the direction of Lake Titicaca and Puno.
The Tipón National Archaeological Park covers about 2.200 ha and offers tourists the possibility to see still functioning aqueducts built by the ancient Incas. There are some of the most beautiful ancient waterways that have been restored and are functioning.
Agricultural cultivation terraces are also found in the area. Truly beautiful creations of the Inca civilization.
If you have the time, then we recommend you to visit Tipón, a good place for taking photos of ancient constructions... After visiting the Sacred Valley and Cuzco areas thoroughly, you might have the time and money to travel to this town.
There is an area of Cuzco, which is also called Tipón, this town mustn't be confused with it!
Getting There
Few tourists wonder into the Tipón area, because they don't know much about this place.
Tipon is reachable by road from Cuzco and is located 27 km (16.8 mi) from the big city.
Most maps do not show Tipón, as it is hidden slightly to the north from the railway that goes from Cuzco to the Lake Titicaca area. The site can be reached by road or by a combination of rail and either road vehicle or walking. If you want to take the train, then you will have to get off at the town of Oropesa, from there by road vehicle or hike.
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