ancient ruins
Waqrapukara
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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Capacmarca sits on the route: 25 minutes from Mara, 33km from Waqrapukara.
Capacmarca is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 624, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Capacmarca 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 Capacmarca to your route.
Capacmarca District is one of eight districts of the province Chumpiwillka in Peru.
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Capacmarca is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.0080 latitude, -72.0008 longitude.
Capacmarca has a population of approximately 624 people, making it a town in Peru.
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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.
33 km · about 40 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
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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