Incahuasi_(Apurímac)

Incahuasi (Apurímac)

Incahuasi (Apurímac)

Mountain in Peru


Incahuasi (possibly from Quechua inka Inca, wasi house, "Inca house",[2]) is a mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches 4,315 metres (14,157 ft) above sea level. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, Cachora District. The mountain lies on the bank of the Apurímac River, opposite the archaeological site of Choquequirao (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Chuqik'iraw). On its northern slope there is a small archaeological site named Inka Raqay. Tourists are also attracted by the viewpoint of Incahuasi which provides good views of the Apurímac valley, Choquequirao and Padreyoc.

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References

  1. "Villa Los Loros, Choquequirao Lodge". Choquequirao Lodge. Retrieved April 7, 2014. Link to sketch map showing the location of Inka Wasi and Inka Raqay
  2. Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)



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