• The Qhapaq Ñan started from the very heart of Cusco and spreaded across the mountains of the Andes, the coast and the lush Amazon basin.
  • The Qhapaq Ñan is an Andean road system stretching over 30,000km and covering six countries (Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Colombia & Peru).
  • Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System, is the communication and trade network developed by the Inca Empire.
  • Learn about the Qhapaq ñan. The Qhapaq Ñan, (also spelt Capac Ñan) means ‘Royal Road’ in the Quechua language.
  • Back to the list of tile improvements The Qhapaq Ñan is a unique tile improvement of the Incan civilization (when led by Pachacuti) in Civilization VI: Gathering Storm.
  • cms.iucn.org/about/union/secretariat/offices/sudamerica/sur_proyectos/index.cfm?uNewsID=1101 IUCN Sur project on the Qhapaq Ñan].
  • The Qhapaq Ñan also known as the principal Andean Road System, was the backbone of the political and economic power of the Inca Empire.
  • As we would see along the route, some parts of the Qhapaq Ñan have disappeared, either due to the construction of other roads or lack of conservation.
  • The Inca Trail or Qhapaq Ñan is one of the most traveled paths for adventure lovers who want to know Machu Picchu. However, it remains a mystery to many.