The Inca construction technique was completely different from anything found in other latitudes of the world, which is why it is unique in its various archaeological centers. Large stones, some weighing more than one hundred tons, were carried from quarries more than 60 kilometers away for its construction. The orientation of its doors and windows, as well as its spectacular construction, are just some of the details that you will appreciate in this tour through these archaeological centers.
Puca Pucara, también escrito como Puka Pukara, es uno de los complejos arqueológicos más visitados cerca de Cusco, junto a Sacsayhuamán, Qenqo y Tambomachay. Aunque…
The archaeological complex of Q’enqo, located on the outskirts of the city of Cusco, was an important Inca religious site where ceremonies were held in…
Table of ContentsHistory of QoricanchaWho Were the First to Build the “Qoricancha”?What Does Qoricancha Mean?Architecture of Qoricancha - Temple of the SunLocation of Qoricancha: How…
Sacsayhuamán is a work of Inca architecture and engineering built between the 14th and 15th centuries. It became an important place after the llaqta of…
The archaeological site of Tambomachay was a place dedicated to the water worship and as a resting place for the Inca nobility. Today, this archaeological…
Just a few minutes from Cusco’s historic center, you will find Sapantiana, a corner surrounded by ancient terraces, vegetation, Inca channels, and a small waterfall.…
