Rumicolca

#53 among destinations in Peru

Archaeological site

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Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Lucre District. Rumicolca is situated near the archaeological sites Chuqi Pukyu and Pikillaqta, east of Lake Huacarpay. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 13°37'5"S, 71°42'26"W

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Rumicolca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pikillaqta, Quyllur Urmana, Qusqu Qhawarina, Huaypun.

0.8 miNW
Sprawling pre-Columbian ruins
Pikillaqta
21 min walk • Pikillaqta, a pre-Incan archaeological wonder, stands as a testament to the advanced urban planning and architectural prowess of the Wari culture in Peru. This sprawling ancient city, nestled in the southern Sierra region, dates back to the period between 600 and 1100...
7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quyllur Urmana
180 min walk • Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Urcos District. It lies west of Willkanuta River, between the towns Huaro and Urcos, at the foot of the mountain Wiraqucha..
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Qusqu Qhawarina
89 min walk • Qusqu Qhawarina is a 4,145-metre-high mountain in the Cusco Region in Peru. It is situated in the Quispicanchi Province, on the border of the districts of Andahuaylillas and Lucre.
6.1 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Huaypun
155 min walk • Huaypun is a mountain in the Cusco Region in Peru, about 4,200 metres high. It is situated in the Calca Province, San Salvador District, and in the Quispicanchi Province, Oropesa District.
5.5 miSE
Archaeological site
Wiraqucha
141 min walk • Wiraqucha or Wiraquchan is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 3,600 metres high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, in the districts Andahuaylillas, Huaro and Urcos, south-east of the higher mountain named Quri and north-west of Huaro.
5.9 miW
Locality
Tipón
150 min walk • One of the highlights of Tipón is its intricate system of terraces, which were used for agricultural purposes by the Inca people. These terraces are a testament to the Inca's advanced knowledge of engineering and their ability to cultivate crops in the challenging...

Rumicolca

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Rumicolca plan & book

Rumicolca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Pikillaqta

Quyllur Urmana

Qusqu Qhawarina

Huaypun

Wiraqucha

Tipón