The valley of the goblins is one of the new tourist attractions of Cusco. It is located just 8 kilometers by road from the city of Cusco. This ingenious place took advantage of a natural area full of rocks to sculpt and place dozens of goblin figures that give the place its name. The visit costs only 3 Peruvian soles. There are spaces to enjoy the Cusco sun along with a typical local drink or food. Despite its recent opening, many families come to this place, especially on weekends.
What is the valley of the elves?
- The valley of the goblins is a new tourist attraction in the city of Cusco. It is a place full of rocks where dozens of figures and sculptures of elves were sculpted.
- The place also has sculptures with environmental themes. In the beginning, admission was free if you left a plant at the door of the place.
- This tourist attraction is also called 'Campana Huancac'. The reason is a stone formation that resembles a bell.
- Progressively the site increased the number of elf sculptures. There are also other sculptures and rock formations that revalue the Andean culture.
- Despite only being inaugurated in 2021, there are already many Cusco families who visit this site. Weekends are when most people come there.
Where is it located?
- The valley of the goblins is located in the district of San Sebastián (area known as Alto Qosqo), only about 8 kilometers from the city center of Cusco.
- The place is located approximately 3,500 meters above sea level. From there you have good views of the entire city of Cusco.
How to get there?
To get to the valley of the elves you must take the following route:
- From the Plaza de Armas or any area of the center of Cusco you must walk to Belén Street.
- The public transport buses of the 'Arcoíris' company are boarded on this street. These buses will take you to the district of San Sebastián (height of the fourth stop) and, from there, they ascend to the Alto Qosqo area. The cost of the trip is only 2 Peruvian soles.
- The final whereabouts are 'Vista Alto Qosqo'. There you must descend and walk for only 10 minutes until you reach the valley of the goblins.
The new tourist attraction of Cusco
- The valley of the goblins was inaugurated in 2021, making it one of the new tourist attractions in the city of Cusco.
- The place, privately owned, has species of rock galleries. These stone formations were used to place, here and there, different sculptures of elves.
- At first there were few sculptures. Little by little the number of visitors began to increase, especially children. So entry to the place was free.
- Later, more and better sculptures were created, especially of elves. Stone shapes with Andean themes were also made. In the beginning, to promote environmental care, free entry was given in exchange for plants and flowers.
- Today the popularity of the Valley of the Elves has led to much more Cusco families arriving there every day, especially on weekends.
- In addition to the sculptures of elves, you can taste typical drinks and foods of Cusco in the place. There is also a viewpoint where you can enjoy panoramic views of the city of Cusco.
What else to see?
These are some of the similar tourist attractions that you can visit in the city of Cusco:
The Huasao Wetlands – In the Huasao district there are some wetlands where, in addition to the landscapes and natural flora and fauna, several wooden carvings of fictional characters such as: Groot, Baby Groot, Ents and more stand out. There are also animal sculptures with a message of environmental care. Admission costs 2 Peruvian soles.
The dinosaur park – In the Oropesa district there is a children's park with a dinosaur theme. The games for children with figures of tyrannosaurs rex stand out. Also a life-size dinosaur skeleton. In this town the most delicious breads in the region are offered. There are also spaces to enjoy typical Cusco drinks and foods. The price of the entrance ticket costs 2 Peruvian soles.
Visit cost
- The entrance ticket to the valley of the goblins costs 3 Peruvian soles. The ticket can be purchased at the door of the place.
- Visiting hours are Monday to Sunday from 9 in the morning to 5:30 in the afternoon.
What to bring to the visit?
During the visit it is recommended to bring the following:
- Cash.
- Backpack.
- Hat.
- Sunscreen.
- Sunglasses.
- Comfortable sneakers.
- Photographic camera.
- Poncho in case of rain.
- Mineral water and snacks.
Best Tours in Peru
If you want to visit Machu Picchu, we recommend you to book your Machu Picchu Tickets in advance, so you will enjoy your Vacation in Machu Picchu without any problem.
The Responsible People foundation is registered under the Peruvian Non-Profit Organization Act. With an annual contribution from
Inca Trail Machu, we support our operating costs as well as a significant portion of project development costs.
