Qenqo (or Q’enqo, “labyrinth” or “zigzag” in Quechua) is an Inca shrine carved into a large limestone outcrop, a short distance from Sacsayhuamán. It was a ceremonial site, not a fortress.
What to see
- The underground passage, with an altar carved into the rock where rituals are believed to have been held.
- The zigzag channel at the top of the rock, where liquid offerings such as chicha were poured.
- The amphitheater, a semicircle with niches and an upright monolith in the center.
- The carvings of steps, seats and animal figures in the rock.
How to get there
It’s about 4 km from the Plaza de Armas, a kilometer past Sacsayhuamán. You can walk from Sacsayhuamán in about 15 minutes or take a taxi. It’s a stop on the Cusco City Tour.
Admission
Included in the Cusco Tourist Ticket (Boleto Turístico del Cusco).