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Inca Trail Tarata Qhapaq Ñan, Tacna
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Tourist Circuit, Inca Trail Tarata - Ticaco
Locations of tourist points of the Inca Trail Tarata – Ticaco, highlighting Andean landscapes, hot springs, temples and living traditions of the area.
Tarata - Ticaco Tourist Circuit, Tacna
Interpretation Centre
Museum inaugurated in 2025 that summarizes 9000 years of history and culture of Tarata as a bridge between coast, valley and highlands.
Interpretation Centre
A space that preserves and explains the Aymara heritage and the passage of the Inca Trail through the province.
Tarata Inca Era
After Tiwanaku, the Aymara people influenced Tarata; the Inca Road integrated the region into Pachacuti's empire through trade and culture.
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Fermenter
Jar used to ferment the chicha once it is finished.
Tarata upon its reintegration
Tarata suffered Chilean occupation after the war, but returned to Peru in 1925, a symbol of resistance, identity and patriotic love.
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Heroes of Tarata
The heroes of Tarata bravely defended the homeland during the War of the Pacific, standing out for their courage, honor, and love for Tarata.
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The Quero
The Ceremonial Chest is a lined box, a symbol of storage and the complex Inca/Aymara social organization.
The Taclla
It is an Andean foot plow, an essential agricultural tool for cultivating on terraces.
Wakulla
Glazed earthenware jar for transporting and storing chicha.
Panoramic view of Tarata
Explore Tarata from above with this 360° panoramic view. (2025)
About the technical project
The Project ""Improvement of Tourist Services of the Tarata – Inca Trail – Ticaco Tourist Circuit, in the Province of Tarata – Tacna Region"" through the Regional Government of Tacna It is investing in the circuit that connects the districts of Estique, Tarata, and Ticaco. The tourist infrastructure (trails, signage, viewpoints, basic services) is being improved while respecting the natural environment and the archaeological sites of the ancient Inca Trail.
Qhapaq Ñan
Ancient Inca road that connected Tarata with other routes of the empire.
Tarata platforms
Ancient agricultural terraces that still preserve traditional production techniques.
St. Benedict's Church, Tarata
Colonial temple of adobe and stone from the 18th century, dedicated to Saint Benedict, symbol of faith, history and architecture of Tarata.
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Discover Tarata and its Andean legacy
Tarata: History, tourism and flavor.
Project Progress
Updates and components of tourism development in Tarata
Heritage and Living Culture
Putina Thermal Baths
The Putina Thermal Baths in Tarata offer rest, health and spiritual connection in an incomparable natural environment.
Church of Ticaco
The Church of San Pedro de Ticaco in Tacna combines colonial art, living faith and the beauty of the Andean landscape.
Ticalaco Checkpoint
The Ticalaco checkpoint in Tarata preserves the republican memory of Peru amidst Andean landscapes and historical architecture.
Qala Qala Caves
The Qala Qala Caves in Tarata reveal ancient rock art and the profound spirituality of the Andean world.
Inca Trail Tarata – Ticaco
The Tarata-Ticaco Inca Trail offers history, nature and cultural connection on an ancestral route in southern Peru.
St. Benedict Church of Tarata
The San Benedicto Church of Tarata holds centuries of history, art and faith in the heart of the Andes.
Interpretation Centre
The Tarata Interpretation Centre unites history, culture and technology to understand the Andean identity of southern Peru.
Stone Wedding Lookout
The Stone Marriage Lookout in Tacna combines legend, faith and nature in a truly unique landscape.
Apacheta Lookout
The La Apacheta viewpoint in Tarta, Tacna, offers breathtaking views, Andean energy, and a connection with nature.
Ancestral Rites: The Payment to Pachamama and Water
The Payment to Pachamama and Water is the central ritual of Tarata, asking for prosperous harvests with offerings.
Tarata Pre-Hispanic Era
Pre-Hispanic Tarata was Incchenchura. Its legacy includes the Qhapaq Ñan, the agricultural terraces, and the Qala Qala burial caves.
Tarata Colonial Era
Colonial Tarata was marked by the encomiendas, the power of the Ninaja chiefs, and the intense influence of the Church on social life.
Typical Dishes
Tarata's cuisine is based on agriculture. Its star dishes are alpaca chicharrón, fried trout, and quinoa pesque.
Anajiri Petroglyphs,
The Anajiri Petroglyphs are ancient rock art visible near the Tarata section of the Inca Trail (Qhapaq Ñan), Tacna.
Tarata festivities
Carnival is Tarata's longest-running festival. Its dances (Llameritos) and traditional costumes (Anaco) reflect an Andean heritage.
Qhapaq Ñan Panel
The Qhapaq Ñan from Juli to Tarata connects the highlands with Tacna, revealing the biodiversity of Vilacota Maure and its temples.
Chiefdoms in Tarata
The chiefdoms of Tarata, with pre-Hispanic origins, served as colonial intermediaries and connected the region with Pomata from 1568.
Reincorporation of Tarata
After 45 years of captivity, Tarata returned to the Peruvian flag on September 1, 1925, demonstrating unwavering patriotism.
Heroes of Tarata
Discover the unwavering patriotism of Tarata: Colonel Albarracín, Manuel Franco and the heroes of the War of the Pacific.
Tarata in Inca Times
The history of Tarata was shaped by the Aymara people and Pachacuti. Discover the Qhapaq Ñan, the terracing, and the Inca imperial legacy.
