INGAPIRCA’S RUINS

 

Ingapirca’s Ruins is a wonderful archaeological complex. You might think, it sounds like a simple ruin, but, in fact, it is the most important pre-culumbian archaeological site in the country. This place is a famous destination since it has a lot of tourists every year. It is a place you have to visit, at least once in your life.

There you can find a beautiful and unique landscape with panoramic views; you can get out of your routine. It is surrounded by an impressive wall with an amazing temple in the center. It is called “Temple of the Sun” that was used to do their ceremonies. As well as there is a site for rituals, is thought that the structure was used to determine the agricultural and religious calendars, and it is also known as Moon’s calendar. Initially, you get the impression that it has nothing interesting, but, in fact, this place has a fantastic history about our background. The museum offered you to figure out how was their life since there you can enjoy seeing their sculptures, ceramics, tools, traditional dress, and also some skeletons that help to understand a little bit more how important was that place to them.

You might think, there is not much to do, but, actually, you can try other activities such as hiking. It takes around three days following the Inca’s Road. There you find a beautiful lagoon and the ruins of stone buildings where Incan messengers took refuge. You just need to take a bottle of water and bring a lot of warm clothes since the weather changes easily.

In spite of the fact that the complex is being destroyed by the nature itself, authorities are trying to keep its natural beauty. In this place, people still preserve the traditions, and the Inty Raymi festival, without doubt, is the most fantastic in that place. It is the traditional festival offered to Paccha Mama (Mother Earth) for having had good production and good harvest. It is celebrated with Andin music, dance, and traditional dishes that are something amazing. If it is still not enough for you, there are more incredible activities to try, and you can choose the best one for you. It could be better if you come with your family or friends since you have a lot of activities to enjoy. I’m sure that your visit will be paid off with everything that this place offers you, so, come and find out by yourself, don't wait for anyone to tell you, what are you waiting for?