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Coordinates: 13°26′50″S 72°51′30″W / 13.44722°S 72.85833°W / -13.44722; -72.85833
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Inka Wasi
The mountains Inka Wasi (on the left) and K'usilluyuq (on the right) as seen from Choquequirao
Highest point
Elevation4,315 m (14,157 ft)[1]
Coordinates13°26′50″S 72°51′30″W / 13.44722°S 72.85833°W / -13.44722; -72.85833
Geography
Inka Wasi is located in Peru
Inka Wasi
Inka Wasi
Peru
LocationPeru, Apurímac Region, Abancay Province
Parent rangeAndes, Willkapampa

Inka Wasi or Inkawasi (Quechua inka Inca, wasi house, "Inca house",[2] hispanicized spelling Incahuasi) is a mountain in the Willkapampa mountain range in the Andes of Peru whose summit reaches 4,315 metres (14,157 ft) 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 (Chuqik'iraw). On its northern slope there is a small archaeological site named Inka Raqay. Tourists are also attracted by the viewpoint of Inka Wasi which provides good views of the Apurímac valley, Chuqik'iraw and Kiswar.

References

  1. ^ "Villa Los Loros, Choquequirao Lodge". Choquequirao Lodge. Retrieved 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)