Puka Pukara Archaeological Complex
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Archaeological site in Peru
Puka Pukara is a site of military ruins in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general.
Address: G28Q+J5R, Cusco 08000, Peru
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Puka Pukara is a site of military ruins in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, ...
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A unique historical perspective and scenic views, making it a worthwhile stop for those exploring the Cusco region.
The third of these archeological sites is Puca Pucara. Located right next to Tambomachay. Its name comes from the quechua words which means ''Red Fortress''.
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Puca Pucara is one of the most important archaeological complexes in Cusco, alongside Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, and Tambomachay. Its architecture demonstrates the ...
Puca pucara, also known as the red fortress, thanks to the color it takes in the twilight evenings, is a military construction of Inca origin, built on a raised ...
Jul 22, 2019 · Puca Pucara or Puka pukara is undoubtedly one of the main archaeological sites near the city of Cusco along with Sacsayhuaman, ...
Puca Pucara is an Inca archaeological site located 10 kilometers from Cusco. It has Inca roads, terraces, walls, channels, stairways, squares and more.
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Explore this 9.9-mile out-and-back trail near Cusco, Cusco. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 44 min to complete.
Puca Pucara means "Red Fortress" or "Red Fort" and it is an Inca ruin near the road that leads from Cuzco to Antisuyo. Puca ...
Puka Pukara is strategically located near Cusco, its construction atop a hill provides a panoramic view of the surrounding valleys.