Pucara de Rumicucho

Pucara de Rumicucho

Pucara de Rumicucho
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San Antonio de Pichincha La Mitad del Mundo, Quito 170150 Ecuador

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4.0
4.0 of 5 bubbles30 reviews
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Joe T
Fort Wayne, IN1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Couples
A small museum on site has pottery remnants and other artifacts that have been unearthed by recent archeological digs, some of which have been determined to pre-date Incan occupation.
Very informative presentation about the history of the site and what it has been used for, including a virtual 3D presentation that was very cool.
The site itself is well maintained with marked trails and astonishing views. After the information provided at the museum, we got a lot out of the walking tour of the site.
Only about a 30 minute drive from Mitad del Mundo and worth the time.
$3 per person and you can spend as much time as you like there.
Written July 27, 2023
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traveling2008
Houston, TX100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Friends
I would agree with others that this site is most informative and impressionable if you come with a guide or are otherwise well-informed about what you are viewing and seeing. Having an understanding of the placement and significance of the ruins offers a thoughtful insight into the Incas' settlement in this region. I found it a worthwhile visit, but am a bit of a nerd when it comes to archeology and anthropology.
Written February 28, 2019
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Mac93074
Milwaukee, WI17 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
If you're near La Mitad del Mundo and if Inca ruins are your thing, it's worth a visit to Rumicucho. I'll warn you that it's a little hard to find but just ask anyone on the street, like we did, and they'll point you in the right direction. At just a dollar to get in, you can take a self guided tour of what's left of this Inca fort/lookout. Unfortunately, there is very little on site info about the place except for the welcome sign and a pamphlet that's completely in Spanish but if you try, you can use your imagination to go back 450 years and imagine what it was like there. Just the views and knowing that we were walking where Incas once did was pretty cool in itself. An extra bonus is that we had the whole place to ourselves, making our time there very quiet and peaceful.
Written August 4, 2019
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Jeff C
Colorado Springs, CO32 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2012 • Family
As a tourist site, Rumicucho is undeveloped. To park, a lady who held the rope across the road with some authority demanded $1 per person to enter. Once there, it is clear that there is an old archeological site but there are no signs, guides or other materials to add relevance to what you're looking at. The views down into the valley and the surroundings are impressive but I won't go back. If you're already at the Mitad del Mundo or Museo Intiñan, this short side trip may be worth an additional 90-minutes but it is not a destination in its own.
Written May 20, 2012
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Rich B
London, UK662 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2015 • Couples
Close to Mitad del Mundo and signposted, these ruins apparently date back to 500 BC. Be prepared they're very small and there are no boards to illustrate the history. So as independent travellers we knew nothing about the place - except that you could walk around some walls and get a view down the valley (when the wind wasn't blowing dust in your place). So for the US$1 entry fee, was it worth it? Yes. Is it worth a visit if you're at Mitad del Mundo? Perhaps, especially if you want to lose all the people. Worth a visit from Quito on its own? Unequivocally no.
Written July 27, 2015
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dixiepeach
Kansas City, MO9,498 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2018 • Couples
We went here as part of a tour. The remains of the foundations of ancient buildings are here. There are some amazing views of the valley. We saw eagles soaring in the distance. It only takes about a half hour to tour here. A guide is helpful to let you know the history and significance of this area.
Written May 18, 2018
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VerCit3
Quito, Ecuador198 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2012 • Family
There is not much to see, it has plenty of history and significance, but the ruins are just a litlle rock complex in the middle of the world, if you are already there, pay a visit, if not, don´t sweat for it.
Written May 16, 2013
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Hrvoje Dario P
Varazdin, Croatia95 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2015 • Solo
The ruins of Rumicucho made a very nice impression on me. It is basically an observatory and a platform that was used for both militaristic, astronomical, and ceremonial purposes. It consists of several terraces that continue one upon another. It is an amazing place to walk around, especially because of the great views. There is a mysterious energy there, and the fact that it is built on the equator makes it even more interesting. For me it was a very nice place to visit, even if without a guide.
Written November 6, 2016
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fohres
St. Paul/ Minneapolis119 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2016 • Family
This place was very interesting with a guide to tell you about the significance and what used to be here. Without a guide it is just a couple rock wall outlines on the top of a hill.
Written July 4, 2016
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Andeangirl
Bonita Springs, FL31 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2015 • Friends
You have to walk a bit a short distance to reach the site. Do not expect Inca ruins. Read up on the place before you go as there is little to describe what you are looking at. If you walk to the far end, you realize the strategic placement of this site, as you look far down into the gorge below.
Written February 29, 2016
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