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SondorLocation: Rediscover Machu Picchu > Peru & the Andes > Sondor -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Ruins of Sondor
The complex is located on mountains and valleys and consists of pyramids, many terraces (these build up the pyramids as well), walls and several restored ancient buildings. The site was originally Chanka, but the civilization of the Incas has overcome through conflict and has left its influence on this site as well. Some of the buildings were most probably altered by the Incas.
Hikers describe the views as "amazing" and some even catch the Sondor Raymi Festival, which is similar to the colourful Inti Raymi Festival held in Cuzco and at the Sacsayhuamán Fort and the Moray Raymi, held at Moray. During this party, the locals gather around at Sondor, dressed up in traditional costumes, reproducing ancient Incan rituals.
It is described by some as a "magical" or "mysterious"
experience to catch this festival on the mountain tops at Sondor.
The event is held in June and you must gather
information about it from locals in
Andahuaylas city,
which is the nearest. At the time of the Sondor Raymi, there are more
transportation possibilities to the site.
Getting to Sondor
Very few maps and very few materials in general will present you where Sondor is and what actually is there. The site is near Andahuaylas, at a distance of approximately 17 km (11 mi).
You will first have to travel to Abancay city, then you can either hike (in group, not alone!) to Sondor... Or, you can take a car/bus close to it and from there... you will still have to climb up the high hills (or rather mountains). |
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