Killarumiyoq — Attraction in Ancahuasi

Killarumiyoq is an Andean religious site dedicated to the worship of the Moon (Quilla). There is a large symbol of Mama Quilla carved into a stone outgropping and farther up the hillside a ceremonial site. Women still visit to make offerings for fertility. A rough road winds up through pastures and grain fields to Killarumiyoq. Sometimes a small fee is collected, but usually no one is there to receive it. The site deserves more visitation, especially because it clearly shows the female side of...

This is an incredible site that is not often visited. The quality of the stone walls is so impressive even when you hike up to the cave. We brought lunch and had a picnic on the hike. Blessings in the fertility temple, hummingbirds, chinchillas, condors and so much more. Give yourself 1-2 hrs at the site and don’t be afraid to support the local artisans by buying some of the hand made goods from...

A peaceful and sacred Inca site dedicated to the moon. Killarumiyoq means “Stone of the Moon,” and you can still see the beautifully carved moon-shaped rock and ceremonial spaces. The place has a powerful energy — quiet, spiritual, and surrounded by nature. A great stop to connect with Andean history...