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Challabamba

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Challabamba

Challabamba sits on the route: 25 minutes from Paucartambo, 31km from Pisac.

Challabamba is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 875, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Challabamba 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 Challabamba to your route.

About Challabamba

Challabamba District is one of six districts of the Paucartambo Province in Peru.

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Where is Challabamba located?

Challabamba is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.2116 latitude, -71.6532 longitude.

What is the population of Challabamba?

Challabamba has a population of approximately 875 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
875
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.2116, -71.6532

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Tags

South AmericaPeruCuzco DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Challabamba

6 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

49 km · about 55 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Challabamba.

Paucartambo

🇵🇪 Peru

13 km away

Colquepata

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km awayPop. 559

Pisac

🇵🇪 Peru

31 km awayPop. 2,000

Huancarane

🇵🇪 Peru

33 km away

Coya

🇵🇪 Peru

33 km away

Taray

🇵🇪 Peru

33 km awayPop. 489

Lamay

🇵🇪 Peru

34 km away

San Salvador

🇵🇪 Peru

34 km away

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