The Storehouse In Machu Picchu

The Colcas or Qollqas in Machu Picchu were designed as storage facilities for food such as corn, cereals, dried potatoes (chuño), quinoa, and salted meat (chalona). They were built in a unique manner, positioned in a staggered arrangement along the hillsides. These large warehouses were essential for storing surplus agricultural produce.

The construction of these structures was intricate, with careful attention paid to ventilation and drainage systems to ensure optimal conditions for food preservation. Each Inca settlement had its own set of Colcas strategically positioned to maximize airflow and maintain the freshness of stored food.

Things To Know

• Baby llamas spend the night in store houses because they have roofs.
• The last picture of Machu Picchu, you can take from the storehouse before leaving Machu Picchu.
• When it rains, those storehouses protect you from the rain.

Visiting Hours

This site is open the whole day you can visit from 6 am until 5 pm.

Where is it located?

When you enter Machu Picchu, the first building that you will see is the storehouse. Basically it is located at the exit of Machu Picchu so all people who visit Machu Picchu will visit the store house too.