Puka Pukara
Puka Pukara
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Guilherme L
Rio de Janeiro, RJ84 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
This place is part of the places to visit with the tourist ticket. It is included in the City Tour when closed with a tourism agency. It is not a place where the guide has much history to tell, but it is one of the places built by the Incas and which has its part in local history and culture. The ideal is to visit with a guide so that you can explain the history of the place. To visit without a guide there are other better places to just take photos.
Written 20 April 2024
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TheExplorerFamily
Somerset, NJ7,150 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This was our final stop in the tour. We were pretty exhausted, and opted not to go all the way out to the Fort. We took pictures from a little distance away. It did not look like a long hike, and we had good views from where our van was parked.
From what we could see, it looked like a Military Fort in ruins. Some walls were still strong and standing, and we could see terraces and stairs. The paths were maintained well for tourists.
The place was not a stand-out, compared to what we had seen al afternoon long. But we were still glad to have been in the vicinity.
From what we could see, it looked like a Military Fort in ruins. Some walls were still strong and standing, and we could see terraces and stairs. The paths were maintained well for tourists.
The place was not a stand-out, compared to what we had seen al afternoon long. But we were still glad to have been in the vicinity.
Written 22 September 2023
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Snafu
352 contributions
July 2023 • Family
If you like ruins and mentally project yourself into construction, the site is for you. Otherwise... It's not the most interesting site.
We see the ruins of ancient dwellings and with a guide, it is interesting to know the history of the place.
As an individual, go your way.
We see the ruins of ancient dwellings and with a guide, it is interesting to know the history of the place.
As an individual, go your way.
Written 19 August 2023
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phebert
London, UK846 contributions
Built of red mud bricks these extensive pre-Incan ruins are an interesting contrast to all the Incan stone ruins in the area. Definitely worth a visit. In our opinion more interesting that some of the other sites nearer to Cuzco.
Written 23 January 2008
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OldIrishCurmudgeon
Yarmouth, ME1,056 contributions
Mar 2020 • Solo
The best thing about this site is the location. Beautiful views of the mountains in all directions. The site itself was fair, it’s mostly just small walls and foundations. I wouldn’t make a special trip up just for this.
Written 10 March 2020
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msague
Miami155 contributions
Sept 2019
If you don’t have much time in the Cusco region, I would skip Puka Pukara. It’s interesting but there are better places to see
Written 14 September 2019
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Robert M
117 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Something for everyone at this small roadside restaurant. Attentive waiter who called the owner when he saw that we were struggling with the menu. As good a ceviche as I have ever had. Highly recommend. And there will be a menu in English next time so don’t worry. Plenty of choices including sushi, rolls, pasta and more. Go for it
Written 6 August 2018
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Joanne H
London, UK967 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
I visited Puka Pukara as part of a morning visiting all four ruins near Cusco, but sadly it was raining so the spectacular location was rather diminished. It's a fairly small site with lovely views over the valley and worth stopping by if you're also going to Tambomachay.
To get there independently, a bus to Pisac or Calca from Tullumayo (just south of Av Garcilazo) will drop you at Tambomachay; it cost me S/. 2. It's then easy to walk down along the road to the other ruins; about an hour's brisk walk to Sacsayhuaman.
To get there independently, a bus to Pisac or Calca from Tullumayo (just south of Av Garcilazo) will drop you at Tambomachay; it cost me S/. 2. It's then easy to walk down along the road to the other ruins; about an hour's brisk walk to Sacsayhuaman.
Written 10 October 2016
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Janet C
Morristown, NJ179 contributions
May 2015 • Family
Puka Pukara, also known as the Red Fortress, is a site of military ruins in Peru situated about 4 to 5 miles from Cusco. The fort is located on high ground overlooking the Cusco valley with views of the surrounding jungle and ruins. It is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was used as part of the defense of Cusco and the Inca Empire in general. The name probably comes from the red color of the rocks at dusk due to the iron and limestone they contain. It was not just a military facility, but also thought to be a resting point for travelers, as well as Incan nobles because it had separate rooms, luxurious baths, plazas and fountains.
Unlike the usual precision Incan stonework of the time, the stones used to build most of the walls have irregular shapes and are stacked together in a functional but not very attractive manner. It may have been built in a rush for defense purposes.
Wear good hiking/walking shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain as you make your way up and down the long, steep hills.
Unlike the usual precision Incan stonework of the time, the stones used to build most of the walls have irregular shapes and are stacked together in a functional but not very attractive manner. It may have been built in a rush for defense purposes.
Wear good hiking/walking shoes and be prepared for uneven terrain as you make your way up and down the long, steep hills.
Written 22 July 2015
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monaHungary
Piliscsaba, Hungary951 contributions
Apr 2014 • Couples
We have visited this site on our way travelling from Urubamba to Cusco combined with other attractions in the area such as the Animal Sanctuary Cochahuasi, Tambomachay and Sacsayhuaman.
I was not impressed by this place however it is worth a few minutes stop if you are in the neighbourhood. It is included in Boleto Turistico.
I was not impressed by this place however it is worth a few minutes stop if you are in the neighbourhood. It is included in Boleto Turistico.
Written 20 June 2014
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A cuanta distancia está de centro de Cuzco?
Cuánto es el costo de la entrada?
Cuánto es el tiempo aproximado para estar ahí?
Muchas gracias de antemano
Written 29 September 2017
Fahrt mit dem Auto ab Cuco ca. 20 Min.
Preis ist sicher nicht teuer. Wir haben als Gruppe alle Besichtigungen zusammen gebucht.
Written 29 September 2017
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