Tambo Colorado, Archaeological site in Humay District, Peru.
The adobe structures of Tambo Colorado stretch across three sectors divided by an ancient road, featuring multiple buildings around a central trapezoidal plaza.
Built in 1470 CE during the reign of Tupac Yupanqui, this administrative center controlled movement between coastal and highland regions through the Pisco Valley.
The walls display traditional Inca construction techniques with recessed trapezoidal niches and horizontal bands painted in red, white, and yellow ochre colors.
Located 220 kilometers from Lima via Panamericana Sur highway, the site remains open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM with an entrance fee of 7.50 soles.
The structures incorporate both imperial Inca architecture and local Chincha-Ica building methods, demonstrating regional adaptation of construction practices.
Location: Ica Department
Location: Pisco Province
Inception: 1470
GPS coordinates: -13.70528,-75.82917
Latest update: May 14, 2025 09:00
The sites display Inca architectural features in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The locations include terraces, temples, fortresses, burial grounds and astronomical structures. Each site contains stone masonry and demonstrates the technical skills of this pre-Columbian culture.
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