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Huancarane

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Huancarane

Huancarane is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Caicay, 55km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

Huancarane is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Huancarane 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 Huancarane to your route.

About Huancarane

Huancarani District is one of six districts of the province Paucartambo in Peru.

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Huancarane 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 Huancarane located?

Huancarane is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.5050 latitude, -71.6540 longitude.

What is the population of Huancarane?

Huancarane has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-13.5050, -71.6540

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Huancarane

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.

24 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

35 km · about 40 min drive

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.

55 km · about 65 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

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.

57 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.

59 km · about 70 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 Huancarane.

Caicay

🇵🇪 Peru

11 km awayPop. 333

San Salvador

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km away

Ccatca

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km awayPop. 538

Oropesa

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km awayPop. 4,022

Colquepata

🇵🇪 Peru

16 km awayPop. 559

Lucre

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km away

Andahuaylillas

🇵🇪 Peru

19 km away

Saylla

🇵🇪 Peru

20 km away

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