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Planetarium Cusco

Reserva ecologica de LLaullipata, Cusco 0084, Peru
+51 84231710
Ranked #4 of 76 attractions in Cusco
5.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
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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bichoman
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7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Just the best experience ...cool and fun. ....whit my friends.. And my ex wife More

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mcaetano70
Brasilia, DF
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15 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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I like visiting planetariums in my trips. The interesting point is that although this is the simplest planetarium that I have ever visited, it is at same time the most interesting one. It is a family enterprise (or at least seems to be so). You will have at around one and a half hour class of the Inca astronomy (and... More

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Therese J
Oakland, California
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2012

As an astrophysicist, I was incredibly impressed with the facilities that the planetarium had-- without any external funding, they managed to build a planetarium bigger than my former university's, and had several telescopes set up for outside observing. It was much more than just a planetarium show, with a detailed background of Incan astronomy and its uses both inside and... More

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paddyhawksworth
Mumbai, India
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10 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

I went to the planetarium as the only English speaking person in the group and was to feel really comfortable. The introduction and explaination was fantastic, especially how little Santi translated everything that Ana was saying perfectly. Although it was too cloudy to see the stars, I still had a wonderful time More

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acurrarino
Lima, Lima, Peru
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012

We went to visit the planetarium on the 30th and had AN AMAZING time. We were explained what the sky meant to the incas and then we learned how to spot different constellations. As the sky was clear we were able to see the moon, orions belt, subaru and jupiter. We were so lucky the weather was perfect! We were... More

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Laura B
Ecuador
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6 reviews
4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

These guys went out of their way to get us to the Planetarium in time for the show. To the point that they arranged a special driver to take us there, the rather dignified and eloquent Founder of the Planetarium himself! We were SO glad they did. This tour is a very complementary way to understand the Sacred valley and... More

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Luis P
Alexandria, Virginia
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7 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

Let me start by saying that this is interesting but not the highlight of a trip to Cuzco, since just walking by the central plaza or going to Saccsahuaman and watch the city from a high hill is more impressive. I like the idea of watching the stars on the south hemisphere and I thought this place has its own... More

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Mazocouple
Madison, WI
2 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2011

We called Ana,the planetarium guide, at 5:00 pm on her cellphone and at 6:00 she, Robert, and Professor Salazar picked us up in Plaza de Armas to take us up to the planetarium. We four were the only people with a reservation, but they were willing and eager to share their wealth of knowledge with us! Ana told us interesting... More

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dawgg488
evergreen, colorado
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21 reviews
33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2011

My friends and I were all meeting in Cusco before commencing a lodge to lodge trek to Macchu Picchu. One of them found this, thought it would be fun our first night. Wow, so glad she did, it was perfect! Drove up the rural road from Cusco, we immediately all knew we were in for a treat. In the age... More

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travlinmomz
California
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14 reviews
14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

This was our first activity in Cusco, just a few hours after arriving. Our hotel recommended staying in to acclimate, but this was the perfect activity for the evening. We met on the street and were driven up to the small but very cute planetarium. This is not a fancy or high tech operation, but we loved it! I particularly... More

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