{"id":3337,"date":"2020-04-02T20:57:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T20:57:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/?p=3337"},"modified":"2025-08-12T15:45:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T20:45:58","slug":"epic-archaeological-sites-in-peru-that-arent-machu-picchu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salkantaytrekking.com\/blog\/epic-archaeological-sites-in-peru-that-arent-machu-picchu\/","title":{"rendered":"Epic Archaeological Sites in Peru That Aren\u2019t Machu Picchu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019ll be no surprise to anyone that the most popular reason people visit our wonderful country of Peru is to see the Wonder of the World that is Machu Picchu<\/strong><\/a>. Of course, it is a fantastic site and hasn\u2019t gained the reputation it\u2019s got from nothing. However, if you only come to see the one archaeological site, then you are missing out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Cusco, and across Peru, there are so many\nother fantastic ruins to go and visit from the time of the Incas as well as\nlong before they were even around. So to stop you from having to find out where\nyou should be going during your vacation, we\u2019re going to tell you the other top\nruins you just can\u2019t leave Peru without seeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choquequirao<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This one is set to be as big as or even bigger than Machu Picchu! The size of this site is huge and it\u2019s known as Machu Picchu\u2019s little sister. You can only get here by walking, though, so you will need to make sure you have enough time to go on at least a 4-day trek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you get the chance, we say go for it! A large part of it is still uncovered and it boasts some incredible Incan architecture. We recommend you go on a tour(Choquequirao Trek 4 Days<\/a><\/strong>) so that you can learn as much as possible about the ruins and other facts along the way. It\u2019s the perfect place to visit if you don\u2019t want to be surrounded by other visitors and want to see one of the greatest examples of Incan construction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pikillacta<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to see something from before the Incas, then we highly recommend Pikillacta. It\u2019s just to the south of Cusco and extends over a large area. It was built by the Wari culture and means flea place, perhaps because the people were so small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see that the stones used were very different from the ones the Incas built with, but the setup and way of forming rooms are a little similar. The archaeological site itself is large, but if you continue to drive around the area, you\u2019ll see the walls popping up over a much bigger radius, giving you the impression that the original site was huge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pisac<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ruins in Pisac are one of the most popular after Machu Picchu. This may be because it\u2019s included in the Sacred Valley tour<\/a><\/strong>, or perhaps because the town itself is a lovely place to visit and spend a day or two. Well, we think it\u2019s because these ruins are just fabulous!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s unique in its position and as well as observing some intriguing sites, you\u2019ll get an incredible view over the Sacred Valley<\/strong> that meant so much to the Incas. Make sure you get to see the tombs built into the side of a cliff face; it\u2019s quite the site!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by: @les2petitsglobetrotteurs<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Ollantaytambo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another site in the Sacred Valley that sits overlooking the modern-day Plaza de Armas in Ollantaytambo. This was the last Incan fortress ever built and will see you getting close to Machu Picchu. This is where you\u2019ll take the train from if that\u2019s how you want to get to MAPI. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These ruins are a favorite of many and there you\u2019ll see some excellent examples of the terraces the Incas so frequently used in their daily lives. It\u2019s a great place to explore and then head down for a nice spot of lunch in the plaza and some shopping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pinkuylluna<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through one of the streets of the town of Ollantaytambo, you take a hike up to the Inca warehouses of Pinkuylluna, located west of Ollantaytambo. These old deposits are the most impressive in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. The climb is not very complicated and takes at least twenty minutes. From this place, you can have an incredible view of the archaeological center and the town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Incas built these warehouses for various products such as corn, potatoes, coca leaves, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tipon<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heading back to the Southern Valley we find one of the less-visited but more interesting sites, Tipon. We\u2019re sure you\u2019ll hear a lot about the irrigation channels the Incas built and Tipon is the best example you will see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water still flows through the small channels\nand it\u2019s a spectacular place to wander around. Make sure you get to walk up to\nthe top to get a fantastic view over the site as well as the vast valley below.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by: @lau_constance<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sacsayhuaman<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have much time to get out of Cusco\nbut still want to see what else the Incas crafted, then Sacsayhuaman is an\nexcellent choice. It sits looking over the city of Cusco and is a great day\nhike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The size of the stones you\u2019ll see used here is immense and it\u2019ll really make you wonder how the ancient culture managed to move them around. If you\u2019re in town in June, make sure you get a seat at the ruins for Inti Raymi on the 24th, a celebration realized in the way that it used to be done by the Incas. It\u2019s a great sight to see!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moray<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We love Moray because it\u2019s just so mysterious.\nIt\u2019s thought to have been built for agricultural use as you\u2019ll see rows and\nrows of terraces, but instead of their usual straight form, they have been\nbuilt in a circle. Each one is thought to have its own microclimate and it\nshows how much thought the Incas put into agriculture and how much it meant to\nthem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s most fascinating is how it looks from above. It almost looks like crop circles and can make your hairs stand on end! Others have likened it to an amphitheater where they think the civilization would gather for events. However you see it, you shouldn\u2019t miss it when in Cusco. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by: @guizzela_ma<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Huaca Pucllana<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If Lima is going to be on your Peru holiday\nitinerary, we strongly suggest you visit Huaca Pucllana. The ruins sit right in\nthe middle of the Miraflores district and look a little like the pyramids. It\nlooks spectacular from the outside and is just as interesting when you venture\ninto it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This site was, again, built by the Wari culture, but is extremely different from Pikillacta in Cusco. As you walk through you\u2019ll see models of how the people dressed and learn a whole lot of information about them. Make sure to go with a guide so you come away with as much knowledge as possible on the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by: Expreso<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Maras<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may not see these as ruins as they are\nstill in use today, but they\u2019ve been used since the Inca times. How incredible\nis that! Local families still mine salt from over 3000 small pools and it looks\namazing from above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The public is no longer allowed to walk around the site but only view it from the top. This is a good thing, though, as it will preserve this ancient site and the tradition for many more years to come. You can visit this site on a day trip along with Moray. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Few Others<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The above is the most recommended one to visit if you can, but there are plenty more. If you find you have a lot of time in Cusco, be sure to also visit Q\u2019enqo, Puka Pukara, Tambomachay, and Chinchero. Qoricancha is also a great place to visit even though it isn\u2019t technically a ruin. It does boast a few awesome Incan sites within its walls, however. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Explore the Ancient\nCultures of Peru<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You should no longer find it difficult to plan\nwhere to head when you come to Peru. This list of ruins should keep you more\nthan busy and you\u2019ll learn a great deal about the vast and fascinating history\nof this beautiful country. Visit as many as possible, and of course, don\u2019t\nforget about Machu Picchu!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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