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Lucre

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Lucre

Lucre works well as a base: 10 minutes from Oropesa, 54km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

Lucre 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, Lucre 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 Lucre to your route.

About Lucre

The Lucre District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created by Law No. 9295 on January 17, 1941, its capital is the town of Lucre.

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What are the best things to do in Lucre?

Lucre 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 Lucre located?

Lucre is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.6356 latitude, -71.7375 longitude.

What is the population of Lucre?

Lucre 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
-13.6356, -71.7375

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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South AmericaPeruCuzco DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Lucre

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

27 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.

28 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Cusco Cathedral

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

29 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

43 km · about 50 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.

54 km · about 60 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.

56 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 Lucre.

Oropesa

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 4,022

Caicay

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km awayPop. 333

Andahuaylillas

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km away

Saylla

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km away

Huaro

🇵🇪 Peru

12 km away

Urcos

🇵🇪 Peru

14 km awayPop. 5,479

San Salvador

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km away

Rondocán

🇵🇪 Peru

17 km awayPop. 289

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