🧿 Llaqtapata

Peru · Americas · 13.19°S, 72.58°W

Llaqtapata (Quechua) llaqta place, pata elevated place / above, at the top / edge, bank, shore, pronounced 'yakta-pahta', Hispanicized Llactapata) is an archaeological site about 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Machu Picchu. The complex is located in the Cusco Region, La Convención Province, Santa Teresa District, high on a ridge between the Ahobamba and Santa Teresa drainages.

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Quick facts

Country	Peru
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	13.19°S, 72.58°W · view on map

Llaqtapata is located in Peru, in Americas.

More archaeological sites in Peru

Acaray · Ahuila Gencha Machay · Amaru Marka Wasi · Ancon (archaeological site) · Ancón Necropolis · Anku · Asana, Peru · Aspero · Auga Punta · Auquilohuagra.

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