Uyo Uyo Archaeological Complex, Arequipa - Peru Three hours from Arequipa and only 2.5 kilometers from the town of Yanque, in the province of Caylloma, is this pre-Inca citadel that was inhabited by the Collagua culture more than 500 years ago. The complex is located at 3,570 meters above sea level and its 5 hectares have four distinct sectors: two urban areas, one dedicated to agriculture and a cemetery. The site has houses, plazas, cultivation terraces, an astronomical clock and water channels that suggest that it was a place used as a water distribution center for different villages in the Colca Valley. It is still unknown why it was abandoned by its inhabitants. The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage Site and currently has an interpretation center, vehicle parking, cafeteria, photo room and restrooms. What to do in the Uyo Uyo Archaeological Complex? See pre-Inca architecture. You will see a high level of constructive development in its cultivation terraces, water channels that still function and spaces dedicated to social life. Appreciate the sundial. The astronomical clock shows the importance given to this discipline by the ancient civilizations that inhabited the area. Stroll through the viewpoints. From the footbridges that are located along the Uyo Uyo you can enjoy beautiful landscapes that contain, among other beauties, the Ampato and Hualca Hualca snow-capped mountains. Visit the interpretation center and the photography room. In these enclosures it is possible to know more precisely the history of the citadel through written explanations and image documentation. Walking in an enchanting natural environment. The entire Colca Valley breathes purity and tranquility. The hike from Yanque to the archaeological monument will allow you to appreciate beautiful landscapes and see the local flora and fauna. How to get to the Uyo Uyo Archaeological Complex? To go from
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