Vilcabamba is an ancient Inca city considered the last refuge of the majestic Inca empire before it fell to the Spanish in 1572. In this archaeological site you can find huge stone structures with a knob, as well as other Inca sites such as Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman and Coricancha.

The city of Vilcabamba was lost and was found in 1892, identified at that time as «old or old Vilcabamba».

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Vilcabamba comprises a geographical area of ??15 hectares where there are traces of buildings, channels, terraces, platforms and even Inca temples with some colonial influences.

There are some covers in good condition. The granite stone walls were not polished to the perfection of other sites such as Machu Picchu or Coricancha. There are also remains of an andenería system as well as roads that connect Vilcabamba with other nearby places.

In Vilcabamba Inca remains such as ceramics, textiles and tools were found. In addition, Spanish elements such as tiles were found, which would explain the fusion of both cultures during the wars of the rebel Incas.

Evidence of a fire was found in Vilcabamba, which would prove the damage caused by the Spanish when they conquered this refuge of rebel Incas. Today, there are still spaces covered by the wild vegetation of the Cusco jungle.

The important discovery of Vilcabamba

In 1911, the American explorer Hiram Bingham (in his search for Vilcabamba), arrived at Espiritu Pampa where he carried out some superficial studies. Because he did not find any significant find, he returned his march to Machu Picchu, which he believed "the lost City of the Incas."

The significant finds in Vilcabamba were made from 1964 when the American explorer Gene Savoy arrived at Espiritu Pampa and showed that it was actually the last refuge of the rebel Incas.

Archaeological work continued slowly in Vilcabamba. Thus, the Inca sites of Vitcos, Yurak Rumi and more were excavated from the rugged vegetation.

In 2011, the last significant find was made in Vilcabamba. Several funerary tombs of Wari origin (a civilization that preceded the Incas) were found. The main tomb (which includes gold and silver objects) was named ‘The Lord of Wari’ and shows that Vilcabamba was inhabited by another civilization prior to the Incas.

The mystery of Vilcabamba

How did the Incas make these incredible stone structures? The same mystery is presented for other Inca structures such as Sacsayhuaman, Machu Picchu or Coricancha.

Many agree that it would be a technology prior to the Incas. In Vilcabamba you can see huge polished stones with great technique. Even today the tools used for the transfer and assembly of the stones are not known for sure.

How to get to Vilcabamba?

You can go to Vilcabamba on your own or through an organized tour. Most tourists prefer to do it through a tourism agency that includes transportation, food, camping and more.

If you want to travel on your own, you must take a long bus ride to the town of Vilcabamba. Then a long walk must be undertaken to the Inca archaeological site.

If you want to travel with a tourism agency, it is recommended to get a tour that includes a visit to the Inca City of Machu Picchu during the return to Cusco. You can get a tour online or directly at an agency located in the Historic Center of Cusco.

Vilcabamba Perú Tour

Vilcabamba Perú Tour to Machu Picchu is a hidden treasure for more than 500 years, since this route was not affected by civilization and tourism, this trek covers many kilometers of original and very well preserved Inca trail, landscapes, nature, snow-capped mountains, peculiar flora and fauna, it will make like 500 years back.

This walk connects Vilcabamba (the last Inca refuge) with Machu Picchu, throughout the walk you will visit the archaeological remains of Vilcabamba and its surroundings, where you can better understand the Inca and Pre-Inca Culture.

This Vilcabamba Perú Tour is designed for lovers of walking and culture, without a doubt it will be the experience of a lifetime, especially if you do not want to meet many tourists along the way, Inkas Destination recommends taking this new route to reach the new one. wonder of the world Machu Picchu.