Cerro Baúl, Archaeological mountain summit in Moquegua, Peru.

Cerro Baúl is a flat-topped mesa rising about 600 metres above the Moquegua valley floor, 12 km north of Moquegua near the Torata River. Its summit holds roughly 8 hectares of Wari ruins: plazas, patios, corridors and one- to two-storey buildings of rectangular, square, circular and D-shaped plan, with two D-shaped temples. Deep pits, probably granaries or water cisterns, and grinding stones weighing over 45 kg lie among scattered Tiwanaku-style pottery.

The Wari culture settled this mountain from the 6th century AD as a political center. They abandoned the site around 1000 AD after ruling for approximately 400 years.

This summit served as a gathering place for ceremonies and feasting among the ruling class. The remains of temples and elite residences show how central this location was to their society.

A marked trail leads to the summit where visitors can examine Wari ruins throughout the slopes. The best time to visit is during the dry season when paths are accessible and weather is most stable.

Before leaving around 1475, the Wari smashed ceremonial vessels and burned buildings in deliberate ceremonies. Excavations also uncovered a brewery and halls used for feasting, where chicha was brewed for state-held parties.