One of the few actual villages of the Pacajes-Inka phase, Wankarani is a dense scatter located in the community of Zapana. The scatter is very dense, and the soil is quite dark in color. The village is located in a small inland valley, on the nose of a ridge to the south of the modern crossroads. It is quite near to a small river with year-round flow. Ceramic styles present include Cuzco, Saxamar, and Chucuito.
The location is strategic in the sense that it allows control of traffic through a low pass in the hills. This is the route of the modern road. In this respect Wankarani is situated identically to the modern town of Taraco, which is located nearby. Wankarani has a population index value of 187 (3.52 ha).