From Chavin
To Pucara
Trip Thursday 21 November

Chavin to Pucara

11/21/2024


Information about the city Chavin

Chavín de Huantar District is one of sixteen districts of the province Huari in Peru.


Information about the city Pucara

Pukara, Puno Hispanicized spellings Pucara, Pucará, also Pukará) is a town in the Puno Region, Lampa Province, Pucará District, Peru. It is located to the north-west of Lake Titicaca.

The ancient archaeological site of Pukara, dated as early as 1,800 BC, is located to the west of the town. The site is very large, spread in the area of approximately 4.2 km2. This was the first large urban center in the region. The site also gave its name to what some archaeologists refer to as a distinct 'Pukara culture'.[1] The site was declared a National Cultural Heritage (Patrimonio Cultural) of Peru by the National Institute of Culture

Images of Chavin

Vídeo de Chavin

Images of Pucara