Waqrapukara, Archaeological site in Acos District, Acomayo Province, Peru

Waqrapukara is an archaeological site on the Cusco highlands featuring stone structures carved from rock formations that rise prominently from the landscape. The complex spreads across several levels with worked stone walls, stairways, and platforms integrated into the natural terrain.

Waqrapukara was built by the Canchis, who raised its circular buildings, and was later conquered by the Incas. The site is considered an Inca sanctuary. In July 2017 Peru's Ministry of Culture declared it a National Cultural Heritage Site.

The name Waqrapukara comes from Quechua waqra, 'horn', and pukara, 'fortress', meaning 'horn-shaped fortress'. The Canchis built the circular structures before the Inca conquered the site and turned it into a sanctuary. Today visitors can see the circular buildings and terraces attributed to the Canchis alongside Inca stonework.

The ruins sit at 4,300 metres above sea level near the Apurímac River, in the Huayqui peasant community of Acos District, Acomayo Province. The altitude makes acclimatisation advisable before the walk, and warm layers are needed in this highland setting.

The name combines Quechua waqra, "horn", and pukara, "fortress", after the horn-shaped rock outcrop the buildings stand on. The circular structures are attributed to the Canchis, who held the site before the Inca conquest. It was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site in July 2017.