Experts' Choice Award Sacsayhuaman
What the experts agree on
Massive Incan fortress perched above Cusco showcasing extraordinary stonework—enormous blocks fitted so precisely no paper slides between them, blending religious and military architecture from the empire's height.
“This immense ruin of both religious and military significance is 2km from Cuzco.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's "Towering high above Cusco, the ruins of Sacsayhuamán are a constant reminder of the city's Inca roots." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The stones of this Incan wall complex fit together so well you couldn't fit a piece of paper between some of them. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The amazing remains of Sacsayhuamán stand on top of a hillside overlooking Cuzco: huge blocks of stone, some of which weigh several hundred tons, perfectly embedded one into the other." Full review
Afar Magazine "Sacsayhuaman is a fortress built for the Killkes, who proceeded the Incan Empire. Protected by enormous stone walls, the ancient planning hub has a giant solar calendar at its center and..."
National Geographic
