11/10/2025
HISTORICAL REVIEW: During the pre-Inca era, the Patamarca region was inhabited by a tribe called the "Pucpush," who exploited the salt mines for their food. The Pucpush, in addition to being good warriors, were excellent weavers (according to remains found in some ruins; they wove sheep wool balletas).
Years later, this people were subjected to the Inca Empire, who demanded salt and textiles as tribute (possibly to clothe their warriors). Today, the roads made by the Incas can be seen in these sites.
During those times, a tribe called the "Caccas," which means "ice rocks," lived on the peaks. They descended to settle in the valley, abandoning the rocky area where they lived.
These settlers were called the Cacasenos. Over time, the name "Caccas" became "Casas."
In the middle of the last century, the evangelical priests arrived, settled there, and built a temple.
