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Huayllabamba

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Huayllabamba

Huayllabamba works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chinchero, 14km from Moray Agricultural Terraces.

Huayllabamba 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, Huayllabamba 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 Huayllabamba to your route.

About Huayllabamba

Huayllabamba District is one of seven districts of the province Urubamba in Peru. The town of Huayllabamba is the capital of the district. In Quechua, "huaylla" means grassy and "bamba" means plain, e.g. "grassy plain." "Bamba" is a variation of the word "pampa."

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Huayllabamba 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 Huayllabamba located?

Huayllabamba is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.3381 latitude, -72.0653 longitude.

What is the population of Huayllabamba?

Huayllabamba 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
-13.3381, -72.0653

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 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.

11 km · about 20 min drive

ancient ruins

Moray Agricultural Terraces

Mysterious concentric circular terraces believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, with temperature differences of up to 15°C between levels.

14 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

22 km · about 25 min drive

ancient ruins

Ollantaytambo

A living Inca town with massive stone terraces and a fortress temple, the last stronghold where the Inca resisted Spanish conquest.

23 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.

24 km · about 30 min drive

ancient ruins

Pisac

A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.

25 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Huayllabamba

  • 54 kmSun Gate (Inti Punku) ViewpointThe first viewpoint of Machu Picchu for Inca Trail hikers, revealing the lost city nestled between green peaks and swirling cloud.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Huayllabamba.

Yucay

🇵🇪 Peru

3 km away

Chinchero

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km away

Urubamba

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km awayPop. 7,540

Maras

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km away

Calca

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km awayPop. 9,179

Cachimayo

🇵🇪 Peru

15 km away

Lamay

🇵🇪 Peru

16 km away

Pucyura

🇵🇪 Peru

16 km away

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