Tambo de Zapahuira, Archaeological site and national monument in Putre, Chile.
The complex features rectangular stone buildings connected by small doors, with sloped roofs positioned along the international highway to Bolivia.
Built during the 16th century Inca expansion southward, the structure served as a strategic resting point for messengers traveling across the empire.
Two adobe towers called chullpas near the site demonstrate the funerary practices and architectural methods of pre-Hispanic Andean civilizations.
Visitors can access Tambo de Zapahuira at kilometer 102 of Route 11-CH, which connects to the archaeological site of Pucará de Copaquilla.
The site maintains its original stone construction techniques, positioned at intervals of 20 to 30 kilometers to match the daily walking distance of Inca couriers.
Location: Putre
GPS coordinates: -18.35333,-69.61833
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:03
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