Apukunaq Tianan

Apukunaq Tianan, known as the abode of the Gods, is a beautiful artistic ensemble of various sculptures carved into the limestone rock. This modern and wonderful attraction was dedicated to the Gods of the Inca culture such as: La Pachamama, the Puma, the three-dimensional door and the Mirador (still under construction).

This beautiful place was created by the sculptor from Cusco Miguel Monteagudo with the aim of revaluing the identity of the Andean culture. Do not miss the opportunity to meet him on a half day tour in Cusco.

Location:
Apukunaq Tianan is located 14 kilometers from the Plaza de Armas of the City of Cusco, entering through the Tica Tica arch; in an area called Huayna Corcor; in Sencca, district of Poroy, It is located at an altitude of 3450 meters above sea level.

History of the abode of the Gods.

When people arrive and come face to face with these approximately 10-meter-high sculptures, they are truly impressed with such a man-made work of art.

History of the abode of the Gods It should be noted that this construction was carried out on virgin land and that during this construction some of the people who worked on the construction pointed out that some mystical beings known as mukis or elves appeared. For this reason the owners of this land indicated that there are still many sculptures to be built, also to make carvings representing the Mukis or goblins as an honor.

What to see in the Abode of the Gods?

What to see in the Abode of the Gods We will be able to observe several sculptures carved in stones, most of them are representations of the Gods and representative characters for the Inca culture.

Below we mention and explain each of the sculptures in greater detail:

La Pachamama: This sculpture represents Mother Earth, it is a huge face that seems to emerge from the bowels of the mountain, this figure also welcomes all visitors.
The Puma: Without a doubt, it is the most impressive sculpture that every visitor considers, the Puma in the Inca era was considered the sacred animal of the Inca era and even for many scholars of Inca history, this feline is part of the mystical traditions of the Andean man today.
The three-dimensional door: The representations of three-dimensional doors are the order of the day worldwide and in Cusco our artist Miguel Monteagudo Mejía portrayed one almost 3 meters high and in it we have the representation of the Sun and exactly in the central part of the Sun we can appreciate the face of an Inca emperor who wears a crown of three sacred Coca leaf leaves.
The Viewpoint: From this point we have a spectacular panoramic view of all the beautiful landscape of this area.

What method did you use to do this job?

Since the time of the Incas, the cusqueños have practiced different methods of interfamily collective work, whose objective was to benefit the ayllu. This working method is still practiced in various provinces of our Cusco region.

For the construction of the Apukunaq Tianan, the Ayni method is applied, a system of reciprocal family work between the members of the ayllu, destined for agricultural work and housing construction. In simple words, it’s something like, I give you this now and you give it back to me when I need it.

What is the best season to visit “The Abode of the Gods”?

What is the best season to visit "The Abode of the Gods" We recommend visiting the Abode of the Gods or Apukunaq Tianan throughout the year. However, Cusco has two well-defined seasons: The dry season that goes from April to October and the rainy season that goes from November to March.