ancient ruins
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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.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Sangarará is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Acomayo, 34km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Sangarará 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, Sangarará 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 Sangarará to your route.
The Battle of Sangarará was fought on November 18, 1780 in Sangarará, Viceroyalty of Peru, between rebel forces under Túpac Amaru II and Spanish colonial forces under Tiburcio Landa. Túpac Amaru II's forces won decisively, and the battle was the first of the Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II.
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Sangarará is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.9482 latitude, -71.6030 longitude.
Sangarará has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Peru.
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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.
13 km · about 25 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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