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Historic Walking Areas in Cusco
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Historic Walking Areas in Cusco
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Ancient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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- london s5 contributionsOne of the most beautiful places in Cusco, we visited many places and we loved its streets, its viewpoint, everything was magical.Written September 12, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Willowbroom SamHouston, TX1,388 contributionsA huge town surrounded by big walls. Per the guide, this was pre Inca, I.e. the Wari dynasty. A beautiful princess of the town said she would marry the person who got water to the village. Two men competed and one was successful in getting water from the huanatay lake. One can see two channels in the mountains.
The town was built like a perfect rectangle with rectangular homes and absolutely straight pathways/ walkways. Almost three floor high walls and homes.
The guide told us that seven columns were found and each column had the skeleton of a man. And that this was an honor for the men to give up their lives for building the erect columns.
Gypsum plastering is found in walls and floors. Sh was also found leading tk the belief that the volcanic mountain behind the city may have erupted making the people abandon the place.
He told me that the place was eventually used by Incas as a concentration camp for prisoners.
A visit with a tour guide is a must. Otherwise one will just see some old broken ruins and cannot appreciate the history.Written July 31, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HullMick_13Hunton, UK202 contributionsAlthough very busy with tour trips, going slightly out of time (late morning?) gives a better feel for this immense construction. Lovely friendly bars in courtyard outside.Written November 7, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
