Llaqtapata, Archaeological site near Machu Picchu, Peru.
The stone structures of Llaqtapata stand on a ridge between Ahobamba and Santa Teresa valleys, featuring walls with ceremonial niches.
Hiram Bingham discovered this settlement in 1912, but detailed research only began during the Thomson and Ziegler expedition of 2003.
The name originates from Quechua language, where llaqta means community and pata refers to an elevated position in the landscape.
The site requires a challenging hike along mountain trails, situated at coordinates 13°11′9.2″S latitude and 72°35′5.1″W longitude.
From this vantage point, visitors see Machu Picchu from the southwest, showing Huayna Picchu mountain in a different perspective.
Location: Cusco Department
GPS coordinates: -13.17560,-72.58598
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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