Overview
Waqrapukara (from Quechua waqra ‘horn’ and pukara ‘fortress’) can be defined as a horn- shaped fortress. It was declared as Cultural Heritage of the Nation by the Ministry of Culture in July 2017. This archaeological site is located in the district of Acos, province of Acomayo and department of Cusco, near the Apurimac River at 4 300 m.a.s.l. It was built by the Qanchi nation and then conquered by the Inkas. Waqrapukara is a new and recently promoted tourist attraction in Cusco located in the province of Acomayo near the Apurimac River at 4,300 masl. (14,107 ft.), south of the city of Cusco. Waqrapukara has not yet been deciphered and can be considered as a fortress, a sanctuary or an astronomical observatory. It was initially built by the Quinchas and then conquered by the Incas. This tour will take you to a different and unusual destination, where you will enjoy the spectacular landscapes, different lagoons, chasms of the Apurimac Canyon, and also connect with nature and the energy of this amazing place.