Aypate, Inca archaeological site in Ayabaca Province, Peru
The archaeological complex stretches across terraces measuring 500 meters in length and 300 meters in width, featuring stone buildings at 2916 meters elevation.
The National Institute of Culture declared Aypate as the Archaeological Capital of Piura Department in 1996, recognizing its significance as the only Inca settlement in the region.
The site includes administrative buildings, ceremonial spaces, and a truncated pyramid structure that served as a religious center for Inca ceremonies.
Located 30 kilometers from Ayabaca city, visitors need to arrange transportation and local guidance to navigate the mountainous terrain to reach the complex.
The archaeological site sits adjacent to a cloud forest containing numerous plant species and 67 recorded bird species, some of which face extinction risk.
Location: Piura department
Location: Ayabaca Province
Elevation above the sea: 2,916 m
GPS coordinates: -4.70784,-79.57586
Latest update: June 15, 2025 20:47
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