cathedral
Cusco Cathedral
16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Santiago works well as a base: 10 minutes from San Sebastián, 2km from Sacsayhuaman.
Santiago is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 64,075, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Santiago 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 Santiago to your route.
The Cementerio General de La Almudena is a cemetery in Santiago District, Cuzco, Peru. It is located in the Plazoleta de la Almudena, where there is also the church and convent of the Bethlehemites (formerly a Hospital). In the 19th century, there was also a mental hospital and a prison in this area. Currently, inRead more
addition to the cemetery, in this square are the Hogar Casa Acogida that cares for adolescent women victims of crimes of human trafficking, and the Health Hospital Mental San Juan Pablo II, both administered by the Charity of Cuzco.
Since 2010 the property was declared by the Ministry of Culture as part of the Cultural heritage of Peru. Also, in 1983, being part of the historic centre of the city of Cuzco, it is part of the central area declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Santiago is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.5273 latitude, -71.9843 longitude.
Santiago has a population of approximately 64,075 people, making it a town in Peru.
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8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.
1 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
A massive Inca fortress above Cusco built with enormous precisely fitted limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, arranged in impressive zigzag walls.
2 km · about 5 min drive
landmark
The former capital of the Inca Empire blending massive Inca stone walls with ornate Spanish colonial churches at 3,400 meters altitude.
2 km · about 5 min drive
ancient ruins
A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.
19 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A fertile valley between Cusco and Machu Picchu filled with Inca ruins, colorful markets, and agricultural terraces framed by snow-capped Andes peaks.
28 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Over 3,000 shallow salt evaporation ponds cascading down a hillside, harvested continuously since Inca times by local families.
31 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
Mysterious concentric circular terraces believed to be an Inca agricultural laboratory, with temperature differences of up to 15°C between levels.
32 km · about 35 min drive
ancient ruins
A living Inca town with massive stone terraces and a fortress temple, the last stronghold where the Inca resisted Spanish conquest.
42 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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