Incallajta
Cochabamba Department · Culture and history
Incallajta is the largest Inca city in Bolivia, built to defend the empire against the peoples of the east. You'll find a huge ceremonial hall with stone and earth walls, in an isolated valley with hardly anyone around. A visit for history lovers and fans of places off the beaten track.
2,950 maltitude
1 dayto spend there
Things to do
- The great kallanka (ceremonial hall) and the fortress
- Nearby waterfall
What to eat
- ChichaFermented corn beer, slightly sour, served in gourds (tutumas). Look for chicherías marked with a white flag.
- Picante mixtoA plate of several meats (chicken, tongue, beef) in chilli sauce, with chuño and rice. For chilli lovers.
Tip. Little public transport: best by car or on an organised trip from Cochabamba. Can be combined with Totora.
How to get to Incallajta
Totora Road (bus, car) · 1 h 30
Car.
Cochabamba Road (bus, car) · 3 h
Car or organised trip. Public transport is tricky (bus to Pocona, then taxi).
Photos of Incallajta
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