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With the “Tour Waqrapukara Trek Cusco”, you can enjoy an excellent hike to know the Inca sanctuary dedicated to the god Teqsi Pachacamaq and on the route be in contact with the beauty of the landscapes, see lakes, fauna and flora at 4,300metrode altitude. Recommended for those who love hiking and contact with nature.
WAQRAPUKARA, is an archaeological site in Acomayo, Cusco city. At 4,300 meters above sea level, it was built by the Qanchis and then conquered by the Incas. It was declared in 2017 as Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the Ministry of Culture. The building would be an Inca sanctuary intended to worship their main deity the “God Teqsi Pachacamaq Wiraqocha” God of the Qanchis and is located on platforms, squares and a stone forest.
Waqra (horn), Pukara (fortress), or horn-shaped fortress. However, for the communities of Acos this fortress is known as Llamapukara, because they claim that the horns are actually ears of a llama that is alert to the presence of outsiders.
Waqrapukara Cusco is also an Inca sanctuary, which means that it had a great political and religious power. It consists of 2 groups: the first group is in the highest area of the building, there are two groups of enclosures separated by a fairly wide central space and these in turn have passages, double jamb doors and niches that function as ornaments and the second group is in the lower area and consists of 8 terraces with 150 meters long and 2 meters high. Also, you can see two enclosures with double jambs and niches plus 5 enclosures that are located at the east end.
Wakrapukara Trek Cusco Tour
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The best time to do the “Waqrapukara Trek Cusco Tour” is during the dry season in the Cusco region, which typically spans from May to September. Here are some reasons why this period is the best choice:
The “Waqrapukara Trek Cusco Tour” is a one-day excursion that offers travelers the opportunity to explore the Inca sanctuary of Waqrapukara, located in the Acomayo region, Cusco, at an altitude of 4,300 meters above sea level. This travel experience combines a scenic hike with the exploration of an Inca archaeological site of great historical and cultural significance.
The hike to Waqrapukara is generally considered to be of moderate difficulty. Here are more details about the difficulty level of this hike:
The name “Waqrapukara” comes from Quechua, the language spoken in the Andean region of Peru. In Quechua, “Waqra” means “horn,” and “Pukara” translates to “fortress.” Therefore, “Waqrapukara” would roughly translate to “fortress in the shape of a horn.”
However, it’s important to note that in some local communities, Waqrapukara is also known as “Llamapukara” because they believe that the “horns” are actually ears of a llama, which is an important animal in Andean culture. Therefore, this archaeological site is known by different names in the region.
To have a comfortable and safe experience on the “Waqrapukara Trek Cusco Tour,” it’s important to bring the right equipment and items. Here’s a list of what you should take:
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