Purun Llacta is an archeological complex. It is an attraction in Cheto, a district in Chachapoyas province, Amazonas department.
This site is also known as "Monte Peruano", it's one of the ruins Peru got from the Chachapoyas culture, the ruins date back to 1100 to 1300 AD. They are now open to the public to visit and investigate.
The place is a perfect place to experience nature. You can also explore the legacy of an ancient culture. The constructions on this site follow the same style as those of the Chachapoyas.
However, they have more variety you can find square, circular, and rectangular structures. The Purun Llacta complex covers about five hectares, it contains various constructions, including circles, rectangles, and squares. Inside their walls, you can see the creation of niches, which are types of windows that do not open outward. The ancient people may have used these niches to house the deities to whom they paid homage.
What kind of Place Purun Llacta is?
The upper half of the structures is walled, with a major access on one side of them. Inside, there are many buildings, most of which clearly show their Chachapoyas heritage. However, a few show Inca influence during their early tenure in the region.
This is shown by the presence of complex rectangular structures. They have slight inclines and signs of canals, bathtubs, and mortars. This location contains niches. They were likely used to protect the deities they worshiped. It, like other Chachapoyas constructions, is made of stone and mud mortar.
Mud mortar is used to build the structures that make up the Cheto complex. In addition to the niches, the walls are decorated with a variety of geometric motifs. The complex's environs also offer a variety of natural vistas filled with indigenous flora and fauna, making the voyage an interesting ecotourism circuit.
How to get there?
Purun Llaqta is in the Amazonas area. It's in the Chachapoyas province, Soloco district with an elevation of about 2407 meters.
This facility is accessible via a lovely 12-kilometer stroll that takes around two hours on average. Near the archeological site, there is also a viewpoint named Cruz Wichuna from which you can see the stunning surrounding terrain.
Weather
The Amazonas region's climate is temperate and humid for the bulk of the year, with plenty of rain. However, certain months are wetter than others, with different levels of rain showers. We recommend going except for December and March when the rains can be heavy. Outside of these months, accessing the site is much easier.
