Rumicolca

Ancient gateway to Cuzco

A gate way probably created by Wari and built upon by Incas. Traffic to and fro Cuzco was through this. Probably toll was collected. Taking gold or silver out of Cusco was forbidden and people were p...

Ancient gateway to Cuzco

A gate way probably created by Wari and built upon by Incas. Traffic to and fro Cuzco was through this. Probably toll was collected. Taking gold or silver out of Cusco was forbidden and people were p...

Just over the road from Piquillacta

Despite being pretty tall, the structure is not very visible from the entrance to Piquillacta and I almost doubted it was there. There is not loads to it, and unfortunately you can’t climb up the step...

Just over the road from Piquillacta

Despite being pretty tall, the structure is not very visible from the entrance to Piquillacta and I almost doubted it was there. There is not loads to it, and unfortunately you can’t climb up the step...

The Incas' southern gateway

This construction served as sort of customs control for the Incas in the south of Cusco towards Puno. It is very interesting to see and can easily be combined with visiting the lake nearby.