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“Puca Pucara” VirtualTourist.com
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 59 attractions in Cusco
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Attraction type: Ancient ruins
Address: Cusco
Peru

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3 of 5 stars
globeseeker007
globeseeker007
16 Sep 2009

Puca Pucara means Red Fortress and it gets its name from the color of the stones from which it is built. We arrived there on a tour as the sun was going down and the place had sort of a red color to it. There are various reasons given for its existence. Some say it was a guard post while... more

“Extensive pre-Incan ruins”
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4 of 5 stars
phebert
Huntersville, North Carolina
23 Jan 2008

Built of red mud bricks these extensive pre-Incan ruins are an interesting contrast to all the Incan stone ruins in the area. Definitely worth a visit. In our opinion more interesting that some of the other sites nearer to Cuzco. more

“Puca Pucara palabra quechua que significa "Fortaleza Roja"”
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4 of 5 stars
VecinaMex
Mexico City, Mexico
1 Nov 2009

Pudimos ver Puca Pucara en forma panorámica, durante el fascinante recorrido del Valle Sagrado de los Incas. more

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