Maragua Crater
Cráter de Maragua
A giant syncline basin ringed by purple-red rock strata, with Jalq'a weaving villages and dinosaur footprints inside.
The “crater” is in fact a circular basin formed by geological syncline folding, with striped layers of red, purple and white rock and unusual landforms. The Jalq'a villages in the basin are famous for cloth decorated with mythical beasts, and weaving families can be visited. Nearby Ninimayu has dinosaur footprints. A common way to explore is a two- to three-day hike: walk down the Inca road from Chataquila to Maragua and stay in community lodges. It is about 55 km from Sucre, a one-way drive of about 2.5 hours. Joining a tour or hiring a guide is recommended.
Opening hours
Open all day; guided tour recommended
Nearby sights
- Chataquila & Inca Trail
- Siete Cascadas
- General Cemetery of Sucre
- Parque Bolívar
- Plaza 25 de Mayo
- San Felipe Neri Convent
- Church of La Merced
- Casa de la Libertad