Pinkuylluna

Pinkuylluna is a 15th-century Inca archaeological site on a steep mountainside overlooking Ollantaytambo in Peru's Sacred Valley. Its name means "place where the pinkuyllu plays," referring to an Inca flute, likely because wind howls through the narrow spaces between buildings. The site primarily consists of qollqas (storehouses) strategically placed at high elevation where cooler temperatures preserved agricultural products such as corn and potatoes. The elevated position also provided surveillance over the Sacred Valley and defensive advantage, notably during the Spanish siege of Ollantaytambo. The largely unrestored ruins remain freely accessible via a 30-45 minute uphill climb.