Quetena Chico, founded in the 1920s, has a population 520, while Quetena Grande, founded shortly thereafter, is the smaller of the two and has a population of 180.
Although the inhabitants are of Quechua descent, their primary language is Spanish.
Health care and schooling were unavailable until the 1990s, while electricity and potable water systems were also unavailable at least until 2005.
Near Quetena Chico, there are some archaeological remains, jaranas (stone huts), tambos (trail markers), rock paintings, and  a ceremonial site lying in a depression between two volcanoes.
Atulcha (or Chullpares), is an archeological site with mummies in a cave on Tunupa Volcano.
Quetena Chico, founded in the 1920s, has a population 520, while Quetena Grande, founded shortly thereafter, is the smaller of the two and has a population of 180. Although the inhabitants are of Quechua descent, their primary language is Spanish. Health care and schooling were unavailable until the 1990s, while electricity and potable water systems were also unavailable at least until 2005. Near Quetena Chico, there are some archaeological remains, jaranas (stone huts), tambos (trail markers), rock paintings, and  a ceremonial site lying in a depression between two volcanoes. Atulcha (or Chullpares), is an archeological site with mummies in a cave on Tunupa Volcano.
Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve