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Willkawayin

Independencia, Peru

Willkawayin

Wilcahuaín, Willcahuaín, or Huilcahuaín is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located near the village of Paria, 6 km northeast of the city of Huaraz, Ancash; at an elevation of 3,400 m (11,200 ft). Wilcahuaín is regarded as one of the most important archaeological sites of the Wari culture. It w

as possibly built ca. 1100 AD. The site can be reached by 15-passenger van from the city. Fare is 2.50 Soles. The last half of the route is on very rough road.

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