On the road to the Río Pita, this Inca fort was built around the end of the 15th century. There are several stone walls and a semi-restored circular building.
A two-hour horseback riding excursion from Tambopaxi goes past the ruins.
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Casa de los Marqueses de Miraflores
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Inside the park, 9km from Control Caspi, this small interpretation center has a few display boards explaining the natural history of the area. Take a…
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At the southeast corner of Parque Vicente León stands the republican-era town hall, topped by a pair of stone condors.