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Calca

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Calca

Calca works well as a base: 10 minutes from Lamay, 14km from Pisac.

Calca is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 9,179, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Calca 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 Calca to your route.

About Calca

Calca, also referred to as Villa de Zamora, is a town in southern Peru, capital of Calca Province in Cusco Region. It is at an elevation of around 2926 meters (9600 feet) above sea level.

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What are the best things to do in Calca?

Calca offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Calca located?

Calca is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.3333 latitude, -71.9500 longitude.

What is the population of Calca?

Calca has a population of approximately 9,179 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
9,179
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.3333, -71.9500

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruCuzco DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Calca

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Pisac

A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.

14 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Sacsayhuaman

A massive Inca fortress above Cusco built with enormous precisely fitted limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, arranged in impressive zigzag walls.

20 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.

21 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Sacred Valley of the Incas

A fertile valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu filled with Inca ruins, colorful markets, and agricultural terraces framed by snow-capped Andes peaks.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Cusco

The former capital of the Inca Empire blending massive Inca stone walls with ornate Spanish colonial churches at 3,400 meters altitude.

22 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Salt Mines of Maras (Salineras de Maras)

Over 3,000 shallow salt evaporation ponds cascading down a hillside, harvested continuously since Inca times by local families.

23 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Moray Agricultural Terraces

Mysterious concentric circular terraces believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, with temperature differences of up to 15°C between levels.

27 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Ollantaytambo

A living Inca town with massive stone terraces and a fortress temple, the last stronghold where the Inca resisted Spanish conquest.

35 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Calca

  • 66 kmSun Gate (Inti Punku) ViewpointThe first viewpoint of Machu Picchu for Inca Trail hikers, revealing the lost city nestled between green peaks and swirling cloud.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Calca.

Lamay

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km away

Coya

🇵🇪 Peru

8 km away

Chinchero

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km away

Huayllabamba

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km away

Taray

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km awayPop. 489

Yucay

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km away

Pisac

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km awayPop. 2,000

Urubamba

🇵🇪 Peru

18 km awayPop. 7,540

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