Perou Decouverte
Perou Decouverte
Uyo Uyo (or Maucallacta) is a major archaeological site of the Colca Canyon, witness to the Collagua (1300-1400) and then Inca occupation. Classified as Cultural Heritage of the Nation, this 5-hectare complex at 3,570m altitude combines:
📍 Exact location: District of Yanque (2.5km from the village), Province of Caylloma, Arequipa
🏔️ Altitude: 3,417 - 3,570 m
⏳ Periods: Collagua (1300) → Inca (1400) → Colonial abandonment
Major problems observed:
• 90% of rectangular buildings in pirca
• Narrow doors (0.6m) and high (2.4m)
• Colorful interior niches
• Protruding stones to support the floor
• Double-pitched thatched roof
• White/gray exterior walls
Cranial deformations:
This distinction persists today in traditional women's clothing.
Exact location:
Yanque Urinsaya Community, between Pampaqhawana and Quesea rivers
⚠️ Prices may vary - check on site
Included: Access to the site + interpretation center
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (all year)
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Wildlife observation
(vicuñas, foxes)
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Viewpoints
(Ampato/Hualca Hualca)
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Hiking
(Yanque → Uyo Uyo)
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Photography
(archaeology & landscapes)
| Route | Transport | Distance/Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arequipa → Chivay | Public bus | 167 km (3h) |
| Chivay → Yanque | Collectivo | 7.8 km (12min) |
| Yanque → Uyo Uyo | On foot | 2.5 km (45min) |
Uyo Uyo offers a unique journey into the pre-Hispanic history of the Colca, combining:
Despite some debatable restorations, the site remains unmissable to understand the organization of pre-Columbian societies in the valley.