Fodor's Expert Review Uyo Uyo Ruins

Whether on foot or on horseback, a visit to the ruins of this pre-Columbian stone village makes for a perfect half-day trip from Yanque. Uyo Uyo, which sits on a hillside overlooking the canyon valley and a crown of snowcapped mountains, was a pre-Inca village attributed to the Collagua people of the region. It was later occupied by the Incas and destroyed by Spanish conquistadores to force the natives to move to Yanque. The ruins are within walking distance of the Colca Lodge, only 800 meters (2,625 feet) from the main road up a winding footpath; they can also be reached directly from Yanque in two or three hours following a well-marked trail via Sifon Bridge. Uphill from the ruins is a waterfall that stems from the glaciers of Nevado Misti. The visitor center next to the beginning of the 15-minute trek to the ruins collects a S/5 entry fee.