Name: Llactapata Ruins
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Location: Santa Teresa, La Convención, Cusco, Peru

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Bryan | Exploro Ergo Sum

July 24, 2023

Llactapata is an archaeological site from which you have a good view, including Machu Picchu in the distance. The ruins are very well preserved. Interestingly, the part of the ruins covered in vegetation gives an idea of what Machu Picchu and similar archaeological sites looked like before they were rediscovered.

Llactapata was rediscovered in 1912, but was actually forgotten and left intact until the 21st century. The location of Llactapata suggests that it was an important stopover and place of worship on the Inca route to Machu Picchu. The name comes from the two Quechua words "llaqta", which means place, and "pata", which means high.

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June 20, 2019

View of Machu Pichu on the opposite side of the valley

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Martin

July 10, 2022

A small viewpoint of Machu Picchu, behind the well-preserved ruins of Lactapata. In particular, the overgrown remains of the wall are able to give the impression of how Machu Picchu was hidden under the vegetation before it was rediscovered.

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