Markahirka

#52 among destinations in Peru

Archaeological site, Top attraction

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Markahirka or Marka Hirka is an archaeological site with cave paintings and stone tombs on a mountain of the same name in Peru. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, in the districts of Cajay and Masin. It is situated at a height of 3,580 metres. Markahirka is also a good viewpoint with views into the Puchka valley and to the towns of Huari and Huachis. ()

Local name: Marcajirca Height: 2.22 miCoordinates: 9°22'19"S, 77°7'48"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Maria Jiray Falls, Runtuy, Jatunjirca, Putaqa Hirka.

5.5 miNW
Waterfall, Nature, Natural attraction
Maria Jiray Falls
140 min walk • Maria Jiray waterfall, a hidden gem of Peru, is a spectacular site that delights everyone who has the pleasure to visit it. Located amidst lush vegetation and rocky terrain, it provides an ideal backdrop for nature lovers and photographers.
6 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Runtuy
152 min walk • Runtuy is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,000 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, northwest of Huari.
3.6 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Jatunjirca
93 min walk • Jatunjirca is a mountain in the eastern part of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 3,800 m.
5.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Putaqa Hirka
151 min walk • Putaqa Hirka is a mountain in the eastern extensions of the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,200 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, on the border of the districts of Cajay and Masin.
5.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Yanaccacca, Huascarán National Park
136 min walk • Yanaccacca is a mountain in the Cordillera Blanca in the Andes of Peru which reaches a height of approximately 4,200 m. It is located in the Ancash Region, Huari Province, Huari District, southwest of Huari.

Markahirka

Facts and practical information

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

Maria Jiray Falls

Runtuy

Jatunjirca

Putaqa Hirka

Yanaccacca, Huascarán National Park