Title: Things to Do in Quinua in 2026 | Expedia.com [Quinua Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quinua.dx6353425)[Hotels in Quinua](https://expedia.com/Quinua-Hotels.d6353425.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Quinua](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Quinua.d6353425.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Quinua](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Quinua.d6353425.Car-Rental-Guide)[Quinua Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Quinua.d6353425.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Quinua ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Quinua Types of activities [Quinua Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Quinua.dx6353425) ![Located 22 kilometres north-east of Ayacucho, on the road to Quinua, the Wari ruins cover some 16 square kilometres in an isolated, elevated location in the middle of the biggest cactus forest I’ve ever seen. The Wari were an ancient civilisation who flourished between 600 AD and 1100 AD, long before the Incas arrived. Their empire extended north beyond Chiclayo and south as far as Lake Titicaca (that’s the majority of the length of the entire country), with its capital on the pampa above Ayacucho. Once home to some 50,000 people, there is now possibly the same number of cactus plants in their place. A fantastic place if you love cacti, nature, ruins, and isolation :-) ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353425/cd6bee8f-934b-4289-bbc0-2e31f94548b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![20km north east of Ayacucho, on the road to Quinua (not sure if the position on the map is EXACTLY correct) are the ruins of the capital of the Wari empire. The Wari ruled from 600AD to 1100AD and therefore pre-date the Incas. The extensive ruins are scattered among endless fields of Opuntia cacti and Prickly Pear, and these were more of a fascination to me than the ruins themselves. Despite being so exposed, the site felt quite mysterious and strangely eerie: we didn't see a single other tourist there, but we did see swarms of locusts (which, at first we mistook for birds). It's a beautiful spot, the views are amazing on a clear day and you'll see plenty of colourful butterflies and flowers. But remember to bring water, as the site is literally in the middle of nowhere, so there are no opportunities to purchase any nearby. You can catch a local bus, combi or shared taxi to the ruins, but be wary of stopping too late. We stayed until dusk, and ended up having to hitch a ride back to Ayacucho because - I assume - we'd missed the last lot of public transportation heading that way. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6353425/5b72a9d7-e315-45e5-aec8-63970eaf80c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Quinua | Number of things to do | 34 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ayacucho: Colonial City Tour](/things-to-do/ayacucho-colonial-city-tour.a52238162.activity-details): $15 | | Top 5 things to do | [From Ayacucho: One day visit to the Pachapupum volcano](/things-to-do/from-ayacucho-one-day-visit-to-the-pachapupum-volcano.a47938997.activity-details)[Ayacucho: Route to Vilcashuamán and Pumacocha](/things-to-do/ayacucho-route-to-vilcashuaman-and-pumacocha.a48261692.activity-details)["Visita Millpu en Ayacucho: Aguas Turquesas Incomparables"](/things-to-do/visita-millpu-en-ayacucho-aguas-turquesas-incomparables.a52117002.activity-details)[From Ayacucho \|| Excursion to the Turquoise Waters of Millpu](/things-to-do/from-ayacucho-excursion-to-the-turquoise-waters-of-millpu.a52118707.activity-details)[Exploring Ayacucho: Trip to Vilcashuamán and Pumacocha](/things-to-do/exploring-ayacucho-trip-to-vilcashuaman-and-pumacocha.a52156866.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Pikimachay and Huanta: A Journey through Ayacucho](/things-to-do/pikimachay-and-huanta-a-journey-through-ayacucho.a52235494.activity-details)[Half day city tour of Ayacucho](/things-to-do/half-day-city-tour-of-ayacucho.a52116881.activity-details)[Ayacucho: Colonial City Tour](/things-to-do/ayacucho-colonial-city-tour.a52238162.activity-details) | | With kids | [Ayacucho: Colonial City Tour](/things-to-do/ayacucho-colonial-city-tour.a52238162.activity-details) | ## What to do in Quinua --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Quinua? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Quinua #### Pampas de Ayacucho Historical Sanctuary You can find out about the history of Quinua with a trip to Pampas de Ayacucho Historical Sanctuary. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views. [](https://expedia.com/Pampas-De-Ayacucho-Historical-Sanctuary-Quinua.d553248621562513179.Vacation-Attraction) #### Wari Museum You can study the exhibits at Wari Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Pacaycasa. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the monuments while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Wari-Museum-Ayacucho-Region.d553248621592064204.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Quinua ![The Intiwatana and Pumacocha archaeological site, Ayacucho, Peru](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/479/357f31ad-ad8d-4d3c-bd85-8f704de49869.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ayacucho ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Quinua worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Quinua? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Quinua? ### Is three days enough to stay in Quinua? ### What are some activities to do in Quinua with kids? > - [Ayacucho: Colonial City Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/ayacucho-colonial-city-tour.a52238162.activity-details) ### What to do in Quinua for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Quinua? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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