Vilcashuamán
In less than 100 years, the Incas built a vast empire, leaving beautiful architectural works scattered throughout Peru, which we are fortunate enough to explore to this day. One of these sites is Vilcashuamán, the main Inca archaeological complex found in Ayacucho, in southern Peru. To show you that the Inca empire extends beyond Cusco, here we tell you the incredible story of Vilcashuamán and everything you need to know to visit this citadel.
Although Ayacucho doesn’t have Inca traces as powerful as those you’ll discover in Cusco, it is home to one of the most important administrative centers of the Tahuantinsuyu, or Inca Empire: the archaeological complex of Vilcashuamán, a word that means “sacred falcon” in Quechua.
Where is?
Vilcashuamán is located 107 kilometers south of the city of Ayacucho. As one of the main tourist attractions in this region, it’s easy to reach this archaeological site on your own.
To get there, you’ll need to take a bus or van from the southern terminal in Ayacucho. It’s a long trip, between three and four hours one way, so buses to Vilcashuamán leave as early as 5:00 a.m. Try to take the bus as early as possible to make the most of your day in Vilcashuamán.