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Machupichu
PUCAPUKARA Cuzco
Meaning of the Name
Pukapukara means red fortress, about this word is because the location of the group and the existence of
some semi-circular environment, about the red is because the color of the land.
Location
The archaeological rest of Pukapukara, is located in top of the road that leads to Pisaq, is about 7Km. from
Cusco city, its altitude is of 3,580 meters above sea level.
In Pucapucara there are places, interior squares, baths, aqueducts and a ancient trail that is very well
know. The buildings are made of stones they have many sizes between medium and little ones, on the
surface of the rocks is very rugged, comparing with other archeological rest.
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