Incahuasi (Apurímac) Explained

Incahuasi
Elevation M:4315
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes, Vilcabamba
Location:Peru, Apurímac Region, Abancay Province
Map:Peru
Map Size:200
Coordinates:-13.4472°N -72.8583°W

Incahuasi (possibly from Quechua inka Inca, wasi house, "Inca house",[2]) is a mountain in the Vilcabamba mountain range in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches 4315m (14,157feet) above sea level. It is situated in the Apurímac Region, Abancay Province, Cachora District. The mountain lies on the bank of the Apurímac River, opposite the archaeological site of Choquequirao (possibly from in the Quechua spelling Chuqik'iraw). On its northern slope there is a small archaeological site named Inka Raqay. Tourists are also attracted by the viewpoint of Incahuasi which provides good views of the Apurímac valley, Choquequirao and Padreyoc.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Villa Los Loros, Choquequirao Lodge. . Choquequirao Lodge. April 7, 2014. Link to sketch map showing the location of Inka Wasi and Inka Raqay
  2. Diccionario Quechua - Español - Quechua, Academía Mayor de la Lengua Quechua, Gobierno Regional Cusco, Cusco 2005 (Quechua-Spanish dictionary)