natural wonder
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
24 km · about 30 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Checacupe is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Acopía, 24km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Checacupe is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 3,440, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Checacupe 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 Checacupe to your route.
Checacupe or Ch'iqa Kupi (Aymara ch'iqa left, kupi right, "left right") is one of eight districts of the Canchis Province in the Cusco Region in Peru.
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Checacupe is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.0269 latitude, -71.4528 longitude.
Checacupe has a population of approximately 3,440 people, making it a town in Peru.
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natural wonder
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
24 km · about 30 min 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.
26 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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