Vilcabamba

Peru

Vilcabamba, also spelled Willkapampa, is a historic site in Peru associated with the Inca civilization. In Quechua, the name means "sacred plain." It is often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas."

The site is located in the Echarate District of La Convención Province in the Cuzco Region of Peru. The modern name for the Inca ruins of Vilcabamba is Espíritu Pampa.

Vilcabamba is distinct from other places sharing the same name. It is known primarily for its Inca ruins and its historical designation as a lost city.

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  1. Vilcabamba, Peru

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