Pikillacta: The Archaeological Gem of the Andes
馃寧 Discover Pikillacta: The Archaeological Gem of the Andes with Peru Latin Tour Welcome to Peru Latin Tour ! We invite you to embark on a unique journey to Pikillacta , an impressive pre-Inca city that takes us back to one of the oldest civilizations of the Andes, the Wari . With our tours, you will have the opportunity to uncover its ancient secrets and explore its stunning stone and adobe architecture. 馃攷 What is Pikillacta? Pikillacta, which means "The Town of Fleas" in Quechua, is an archaeological site of great importance in the Southern Valley of Cusco . It was built by the Wari civilization between the years 100 and 1200 A.D. and is distinguished by its massive walls and unique architecture, which served as a model for later Andean cultures, such as the Incas . 馃搷 Location of Pikillacta: Only 30 km from Cusco Located in the district of Oropesa (Quispicanchi province) , Pikillacta is just 30 kilometers southeast of Cusco, at about 3,350 meters above sea le...