Pukara de La Compañia, Pre-Hispanic fortress on hill near La Compañía village, Chile
The archaeological site contains circular structures, defensive perimeter walls, and observation points positioned 677 meters above sea level in the Rancagua Valley.
Between 1380 and 1450, the Promaucae people built this fortress to resist Inca invasions, marking the southernmost extension of the Inca Empire.
The defensive architecture demonstrates the engineering capabilities of indigenous populations who constructed strategic fortifications to protect their territories.
The site requires improved maintenance and tourist infrastructure, while a telecommunications antenna installed in 1997 damaged sections of the defensive walls.
Digital reconstruction projects funded by the Chilean government allow visitors to experience the fortress through virtual educational resources.
Location: Rancagua
Location: Codegua
Inception: 1310
Part of: The Chilean Inca Trail
GPS coordinates: -34.06667,-70.68333
Latest update: March 8, 2025 14:35
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