Possible Location of Ampituna

 

One of the difficulties of this project is that we do not know exactly where Ampituna is.  I have talked with two locals who have been to the site, and based on their description of Ampituna's location, I created this map of where I think Ampituna might be.  However, since the "directions" my local friends have given me are veryexact (for example, "walk down the Quebrada La Mina until you get to Mata Cholo Hill.  Climb this hill and you will find an ancient path.  If you follow this path for several hours, you will find Ampituna"), hiring a local guide who has been to the site will be vital.  I don't want to get lost in the Andean foothills!