Patallacta or Llactapata

There are two Inca sites called the same on the way from Cusco to Machu Picchu, on an Inca trail. Many archaeological investigations and findings helped to know a bit more about the famous Inca culture. The first expeditions to the site called it the ˝ruins of the Inca castle˝. When one of the last rulers of the Inca Manco Inca Yupanqui leaded the Inca people away from the Spaniards he burned all of that in order to prevent or minimize the Spanish strength.

It is important to mention that the conquistadors never found this settlement. It is considered that the Patallacta was the rest stop for the travelers heading to the famous Machu Picchu.

These two Patallacta or Llactapata are very important, famous and beautiful sites that tell their story about the life and customs of the Inca people.

Even today, Inca sites stir the imagination and let the modern man think about the life the tribe led.