Huaca Canto Chico

The central mound rises through thick adobe walls, with rectangular blocks forming stepped spaces in the middle section of the complex.

The site reached its peak during the Late Horizon period from 1470 to 1535 CE, when the Inca Empire controlled the region.

Archaeological discoveries at the site indicate economic activities including livestock, agriculture, metallurgy, textile production, and pottery manufacturing.

The protected area covers four hectares and requires restoration work to address structural damage caused by weather conditions and vandalism.

Internal sections contain archaeological materials that contributed to increasing the height of walls, which retain their original surface finish in certain areas.

Location: San Juan de Lurigancho

GPS coordinates: -12.00250,-77.01761

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:05