This archaeological center is made up of a series of buildings around a main huaca and other secondary huacas located in the middle part of the monument. It is also known as the Inca jail.

How do I get from Cusco to Inkilltambo?

Location

It is located in the Cachimayo micro-basin, which is circumscribed by the Sacsayhuamán archaeological park and belongs to the San Sebastián district.

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History

According to chroniclers such as Juan Santa Cruz Pachacuti, the construction of Inkilltambo began during the Inca Wiracocha’s administration.

Subsequently, the Inca Pachacutec restructured the design of the original enclosures in order to strengthen the religious ideology, which would later be administered by his royal panaca.

After many years of remaining hidden and resisting the passage of time, this tambo underwent a long process of restoration and enhancement thanks to the decentralized direction of culture from Cusco.

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Inkilltambo Archaeological Center

The Inkilltambo site is considered a sacred site; according to the archaeological research work, it was determined that Inkilltambo is clearly Inca.

These constructions that surround the main huaca are accompanied by some stands, which serve as access to the huaca that has a water channel underground.

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In the central part of Inkilltambo, there is a huge limestone rock that presents carvings of various shapes and sizes, and in the middle part, there is a central niche 1.70 meters high that served to house the mummy of an Inca ruler.

On the side there is a passageway, where there is a 5-meter-long carved rock that leads us to an internal chamber. Upon reaching the bottom, we appreciate that on both sides of the passageway there are two large niches, one facing the other and more than a meter high. and one meter deep, it is believed that the mummies of the Incas were kept.

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The northern area of this site is characterized by long, medium-height terraces, which divide the spaces for cultivation and food production for the royal panaca. A cobbled path divides the cultivation areas and ascends towards the upper parts, forming part of the Qhapaq. Most of the enclosures were built to preserve food.

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In this room, chisels and textile instruments were found.

Its conservation focused on the platform walls, retaining walls, rectangular and quadrangular enclosures, irrigation canals, stone stairways, pre-Hispanic roads, and other works.

Is it possible to bike to Inkilltambo?

That would be the best choice for your trip through Cusco. The route starts from the city of Cusco, going uphill on a paved road until you reach the temple of the moon, from where the singletrack Inca trail begins towards the Inca ruins of Inkilltambo.

The entire bike circuit has a total distance of 13 km. with a positive unevenness of 382 m. at intermediate level.

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How do I get to Inkilltambo from Cusco?

Take the Inka Express urban transport that will leave you at the store’s whereabouts; from there, we just have to follow the path.

We can also take the collective transport of Mr. del Huerto or Cristo Blanco, which will leave us in Qenqo, and from there continue the path on foot. The inhabitants of Cusco will guide you along the way.

You can also take a private taxi service to and from the Inca ruins of Inkilltambo. The service price varies according to the taxi company; some charge from 25 to 40 soles.

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hours and access

Access is free, and the hours are free, but it is recommended that you visit the venue between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and do not forget to bring your ID or passport.