Vitcos, Archaeological site in Vilcabamba District, Peru
The stone structures of Vitcos stand on a ridge overlooking two rivers, featuring ancient canals, terraces, platforms, and stone tombs across the landscape.
Vitcos served as a strategic stronghold and residence for Inca nobles during the Neo-Inca State period from 1537 to 1572, resisting Spanish conquest attempts.
The archaeological complex includes ceremonial spaces where Inca rulers performed religious rituals and maintained their traditions during the resistance period.
Visitors need to take a bus from Cusco to Vilcabamba town, then arrange a guided trek through the jungle to reach the archaeological site.
Explorer Hiram Bingham identified the ruins known locally as Rosaspata as ancient Vitcos in 1911, connecting historical records with physical evidence.
Location: Cusco Department
GPS coordinates: -13.10260,-72.92797
Latest update: May 11, 2025 00:08
The sites display Inca architectural features in Peru, Bolivia and Argentina. The locations include terraces, temples, fortresses, burial grounds and astronomical structures. Each site contains stone masonry and demonstrates the technical skills of this pre-Columbian culture.
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