Salcantay, Mountain in Peru
Salcantay is a majestic and rugged mountain located in the Cusco Region.
The name Salcantay comes from the Quechua Sallqa, meaning wild, uncivilized.
It is considered sacred by local Andean people and is associated with the deity Veracocha.
The Salcantay trek is an alternative to the traditional Inca Trail to Machu Picchu.
Salcantay towers at 6,220 meters, making it the highest peak in the Vilcabamba mountain range.
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