Wilcahuaín
Wilcahuaín
Archaeological site in Peru
Wilcahuaín,[1][2][3] Willcahuaín,[4] or Huilcahuaín[5][6] is an archaeological site in Peru.[4] It is located near the village of Paria, 7 km northwest of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of 3,400 m (11,200 ft).[4]
Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture.[4] It was possibly built ca. 1100 AD.[2]
The site can be reached by 15-passenger van from the city. Fare is 2.50 Soles. The last half of the route is on very rough road.