Machu Colca
Archaeological site in Peru
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Machu Colca,[1][2] Machuqolqa[3] or Machu Qollqa[4][5][6] (from Quechua machu old, old person, qullqa, qulqa deposit, storehouse)[7] is an archaeological site in Peru. It lies in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Huayllabamba District, a few minutes outside of Chinchero.[3] Machu Colca is situated at about 3,850 metres (12,631 ft) of elevation, above the left bank of the Urubamba River, near the village of Raqch'i (Raqchi).[3]
AlternativenameMachu Qolqa
Location
Peru
Urubamba Province, Cusco
PeruUrubamba Province, Cusco
Coordinates13°21′48″S 72°03′49″W
CulturesInca Civilization
Machu Qollqa | |
Machu Colca in 2019 | |
 Interactive map of Machu Colca | |
| Alternative name | Machu Qolqa |
|---|---|
| Location | Peru Urubamba Province, Cusco |
| Coordinates | 13°21′48″S 72°03′49″W |
| History | |
| Cultures | Inca Civilization |
The archeological site features 14 terraces with partial buildings, while the adjacent parking lot is lined with small handicraft stores and a Zip line park.