ancient ruins
Choquequirao
The sister city of Machu Picchu, a sprawling Inca complex accessible only by a demanding two-day trek, receiving a fraction of the visitors.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Apurímac Department, Peru · South America
Abancay is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Cachora, 27km from Choquequirao.
Abancay is a town located in Apurímac Department, Peru. With a population of 72,277, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Abancay sits in Peru, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Lima time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Abancay to your route.
Abancay (from Quechua language: Hamanqay, Amanqay, or Amankay, meaning lily), founded in 1572 as Santiago de los Reyes de Abancay, is a city in southern-central Peru. It is the capital of both the Apurímac Region and the Abancay Province, and serves an important cultural, economic, and political role in Apurímac.
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Abancay is located in Apurímac Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.6343 latitude, -72.8838 longitude.
Abancay has a population of approximately 72,277 people, making it a town in Peru.
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ancient ruins
The sister city of Machu Picchu, a sprawling Inca complex accessible only by a demanding two-day trek, receiving a fraction of the visitors.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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