Coctaca Archaeological Site
Coctaca
Large pre-Hispanic agricultural terraces and stone-wall ruins northeast of Humahuaca, among Argentina's largest such sites and part of the World Heritage listing.
Coctaca lies about 10 km northeast of Humahuaca. Across the hillsides and alluvial fans are roughly 6 square kilometres of pre-Inca agricultural terraces, stone walls and irrigation systems. It is one of Argentina's largest ancient farming sites and forms part of the Quebrada de Humahuaca Cultural Landscape World Heritage Site. Access is by dirt road, so drive yourself or hire a car with a driver. It can be combined with the Cerro de los Catorce Colores on the same day. On-site facilities are limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Cabildo de Humahuaca
- Humahuaca Cathedral (Our Lady of Candelaria)
- Monument to the Heroes of Independence
- Quebrada de Humahuaca & Humahuaca Town
- Serranía de Hornocal
- Church of San Francisco de Paula, Uquía
- Quebrada de las Señoritas
- Tropic of Capricorn Monument, Huacalera