A very quiet location that probably sees very few tourists. Amazing stonework at this pre-Inca gateway to the region.

This is a biased review because 1. I did not do it as part of a larger tour package, 2. We didn’t pay anything to enter because there was not a soul to be found anywhere inside to charge us, and 3. I went with a close friend who was able to tell me about the history of the place which gave it more meaning and context. Tarawasi is situated in a beautiful valley about 2 hours from Cusco. If you have a full day to go to Limatambo I really recommend it as the town has a lot of character and is off the tourist track. I do NOT recommend visiting Tarawasi from Cusco as a trip in and of itself unless you have time to hang out in Limatambo, or are passing through on your way to someplace else. We walked up from where we were staying in Limatambo, which was about a 20-minute walk. We also ran into a few of the local people, who let us try some chicha, an alcoholic beverage made from fermented corn. That also added to the experience...