Tipón

The complex extends over 239 hectares and contains twelve terraces connected by stone-lined water channels originating from a natural spring at 3,560 meters elevation.

The Inca settlement emerged in the early fifteenth century under Pachacuti or Topa Inca Yupanqui as an imperial estate with agricultural research facilities.

The Intiwatana structure at the highest point of Tipón functioned as a solar observatory to determine agricultural cycles and ceremonial timing.

Visitors can reach the site by taking a one-hour taxi ride or public transportation from Cusco, with entry included in the boleto turistico pass.

The American Society of Civil Engineers designated Tipón as an International Historic Civil Engineering Landmark for its water management system and construction methods.

Location: Peru

Location: Quispicanchi Province

GPS coordinates: -13.57083,-71.78306

Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:04