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.
37 km · about 40 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Chignayhua sits on the route: 20 minutes from Queromarca, 45km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Chignayhua is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 3,912, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Chignayhua 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 Chignayhua to your route.
Canas is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru.
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Chignayhua is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.2461 latitude, -71.4444 longitude.
Chignayhua has a population of approximately 3,912 people, making it a town in Peru.
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3 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.
37 km · about 40 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.
45 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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