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Qquea

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Qquea

Qquea sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Pablo, 36km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

Qquea is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 3,482, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Qquea 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 Qquea to your route.

About Qquea

Raqch'i (Quechua) is an Inca archaeological site in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province, San Pedro District, near the populated place Raqch'i. It is 3480 meters above sea level and 110 kilometers from the city of Cuzco. It also known as the Temple of Wiracocha, one of its constituents. Both lie along

Read more the Vilcanota River. The site has experienced a recent increase in tourism in recent years, with 83,334 visitors to the site in 2006, up from 8,183 in 2000 and 452 in 1996.

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Where is Qquea located?

Qquea is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.1827 latitude, -71.3577 longitude.

What is the population of Qquea?

Qquea has a population of approximately 3,482 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
3,482
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-14.1827, -71.3577

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 Qquea

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

41 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Abra La Raya

Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Qquea

  • 52 kmAbra La RayaPass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Qquea.

San Pedro

🇵🇪 Peru

2 km away

Queromarca

🇵🇪 Peru

3 km awayPop. 3,496

San Pablo

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 3,486

Tinta

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km awayPop. 3,466

Ccuntuma

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 3,511

Yanaoca

🇵🇪 Peru

9 km awayPop. 3,913

Jayobamba

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km awayPop. 3,593

Cullcuyre

🇵🇪 Peru

10 km awayPop. 3,593

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