Choquequirao Puquio

Choquequirao Puquio is an Inca-era archaeological site in the San Sebastian District of Cusco Province, Peru, situated north of the town of San Sebastian. Its Quechua name (Chuqik'iraw Pukyu) translates roughly to 'golden cradle spring,' reflecting both its connection to precious metals and the presence of natural water features. The site is classified as a settlement and is associated with the broader Inca Empire cultural complex in the Cusco region. It lies near Inkilltambo and other related archaeological features linked to the Inca water management tradition.