{"id":6900,"date":"2021-06-02T06:10:58","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T11:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/?p=6900"},"modified":"2023-08-08T21:35:05","modified_gmt":"2023-08-08T21:35:05","slug":"sacsayhuaman-the-inca-fortress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andeanexplorerscusco.com\/en\/sacsayhuaman-the-inca-fortress\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacsayhuaman: The Inca fortress"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Sacsayhuaman fortress<\/strong> is one of the tourist destinations that you need to take into account, and in this article, you will know why.
\nThis Inca fortress consists of a very important archaeological site in Peru<\/strong>, and is only 2 km from Cuzco, with a position of 3,700 meters above sea level.
\nIn the Inca language, Sacsayhuaman means “place where the falcon is satiated.” This work was started by Pachacutec<\/strong> in the 15th century and was completed by Huayna C\u00e1pac in the 16th century.
\nAt present, it is only possible to appreciate 20% of what was this incredible architectural complex, because the conquerors caused significant destruction in the year 1536 when Manco Inca led the Inca resistance of Vilcabamba.
\nNext, we will present you with the most important data of this tourist destination, so you can schedule your visit and enjoy the great places it offers you.<\/p>\n

Where is Sacsayhuaman located?<\/h2>\n

As we have already mentioned, it is only 2km from Cuzco, located next to the Tullumayo River<\/strong>. It is located high enough to offer an impressive view of Cuzco.
\nIts settlement coincides with the side of a hill that is surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains, such as Cinca<\/strong>, Pachatus\u00e1n, and Ausangate.<\/strong>
\nThe best thing is that a visit to Sacsayhuaman<\/a> will also allow you to know Puca Pucara, Tambomachay, and Qenqo<\/strong>, which are other archaeological sites of great relevance.<\/p>\n

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How is the climate of Sacsayhuaman?<\/h2>\n

The climate of the Inca fortress Sacsayhuaman is similar to that of Cuzco<\/strong>: dry and temperate, with an annual temperature averaging 12 \u00b0 C.
\nIt is almost 300 meters higher than the Imperial City<\/strong>, which makes the weather colder at night, and hot during the day. In the Inca fortress, there are two seasons.
\nFrom November to March there is the rainy season, with the presence of more amounts of rainfall, and from April to October is the dry season, the rains decrease at this time.<\/p>\n

How do you get to the Inca fortress?<\/h2>\n

There are several ways to get to the entrance to Sacsayhuaman:<\/p>\n