ancient ruins
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An Inca ceremonial fortress perched on a horn-shaped crag above the Apurimac canyon, its terraces wedged between twin rock towers. Reached by road to Sangarara then a walk of one to two hours.
12 km · about 20 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Acomayo is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Acos, 41km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Acomayo is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Acomayo 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 Acomayo to your route.
Acomayo (Quechua: Aqumayu) is a Peruvian city, the capital of the district of the same name and also of the Acomayo Province, located in the Department of Cusco.
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Acomayo is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.9167 latitude, -71.6811 longitude.
Acomayo has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
An Inca ceremonial fortress perched on a horn-shaped crag above the Apurimac canyon, its terraces wedged between twin rock towers. Reached by road to Sangarara then a walk of one to two hours.
12 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
The former capital of the Inca Empire blending massive Inca stone walls with ornate Spanish colonial churches at 3,400 meters altitude.
53 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.
55 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
A massive Inca fortress above Cusco built with enormous precisely fitted limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, arranged in impressive zigzag walls.
56 km · about 65 min drive
ancient ruins
A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.
59 km · about 70 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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