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Planetarium Cusco

Reserva ecologica de LLaullipata, Cusco 0084, Peru
+51 84231710
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Ranked #8 of 82 attractions in Cusco
Type: Museums
Owner description: We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms give us a great... more » Owner description: We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms give us a great perspective, in dome we learn about southern sky and finally, if weather allows, we enjoy some stargazing! « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013 via mobile

This is my first time to the Southern Hemisphere so when I heard about this planetarium I knew we had to try it. It was very convenient-they picked us up and dropped us off in Cusco. We especially loved going outside and learning about the night sky. I saw the Southern Cross for the first time, as well as other... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

We had a fabulous visit at this wonderful attraction. They picked us up at one of the main squares in Cusco, took us to the planetarium site, just as the sun was setting. The very enthusiastic staff provided an entertaining and informative description of the southern hemisphere night sky, the Inca view of the heavens, and even the agricultural and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

We decided to go to this after reading a couple reviews. it was interestig to book, you need to call in the morning to set up your visit. They instruct you where to meet and then they come pick you up at that location to visit the Planetarium. The briefing they give you basically gives a lot of insight into... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

The staff at the Planetarium was very nice and very enthusiastic. They provided us a lot of interesting and hands on knowledge about the Incas and how they used the night sky to help found a civilization. It was a fun and different experience.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

The staff at the planetarium is very friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. That translates to the audience immediately. They care about your comfort and provide you with warm tea and blankets on cold nights. They also indulge your questions and speak to you and either Spanish or English depending on your needs. This is a great activity... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

A wonderful little gem in Cusco City. The bus picks you up early evening from one of the squares and takes you to the planetarium on the hill side overlooking the city. First an introductory talk (English and Spanish options done separately) which was wide ranging about the history of the stars and its uses - for example in agriculture.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Located high in the hills above Cusco, (the drive itself was beautiful) we were thrilled to observe the night sky, free from the lights of a big city. Through their telescope, we were able to observe different planets and the moon, very clearly. It was amazing to be given an explanation of astronomy from the point of view of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

Great place to visit before visiting the inca ruins in Cusco! :) they are also very friendly and they offer you some coca tea and blankets if you feel too cold. Better to go visit around winter time where the sky is clearer.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

If you even a passing interest in astronomy, science, or the advancement of the Inca civilization I highly recommend this site! You have to meet the van at the small square adjacent to the Plaza de Armas and then you will be driven to a remote location (don't worry!) about 15 min away. My wife and I were there with... More

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Planetarium C, Gerente at Planetarium Cusco, responded to this review
22 January 2013

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! on this seasson we are quite flexible about min. of guest that we can have. we hope you also got a terrific time in our city! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

The Cusco Planetarium is a delightful addition to the overall cultural experience found in this part of the Andes. My wife and I were delighted by the presentations especially the opportunity to view several southern hemisphere deep sky objects through the telescopes at the Planetarium site. Of especial note is the care the presenters gave to describing Inka constellations, which... More

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