Monumento Inca Pachacutec — Attraction in Wanchaq

A deserved tribute! Pachacutec may be called the most important of all Incas, for without his tactical insight the kingdom of Cuzco might have been conquered by the Chancas, the greatest enemies of the Incas. Initially, Viracocha Inca had named Pachacutec's brother as successor, but by defeating the Chancas, Pachakutiq Inka Yupanki ("Reformer of the World with Honor") would eventually become the ninth Sapa Inka. During his reign, the territory of the Inca Empire was greatly expanded and the administrative division was reformed into the Tawantinsuyu ("Land of the Four Regions"). In short, a deserved tribute to this great monarch, and although it is a bit outside the center, it is well...

It's on your tourist ticket, so stroll on down the Sol road.

Friendly guy will put a hole in the ticket. As you climb there are several levels where you can learn more about the history and myths of Cusco.

On one level there are photos of people with the same family name as Pachacutec and you can ponder on the importance of claiming a long history in societal cohesiveness spanning centuries.

At the top there are views across Cusco and down the...

Very easy to access, literally minutes walk away from the main plaza and right by the main bus terminal. The actual location is in the middle of a small roundabout, so cross the road at your own risk. A nice little five story climb that gives you a nice view of Cusco from the city side, plus some displays of Cusco's cultural history within the tower....