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Tinta

Cuzco Department, Peru · South America

About Tinta

Tinta sits on the route: 10 minutes from Queromarca, 33km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).

Tinta is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 3,466, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Tinta 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 Tinta to your route.

About Tinta

Tinta is the capital town of Tinta District, Canchis Province, Department of Cuzco, Peru. It is located at an altitude of 3,836 meters above the sea level. As of the year 2017, it had a total population of 2,910.

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Where is Tinta located?

Tinta is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.1450 latitude, -71.4069 longitude.

What is the population of Tinta?

Tinta has a population of approximately 3,466 people, making it a town in Peru.

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Quick Information

Population
3,466
Continent
South America
Country
Peru
Region
Cuzco Department
Timezone
America/Lima
Coordinates
-14.1450, -71.4069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Peru

Police
105
Ambulance
106
Fire
116
Driving side
right
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Tags

South AmericaPeruCuzco DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Tinta

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.

33 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Tinta

  • 59 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 Tinta.

Ccuntuma

🇵🇪 Peru

2 km awayPop. 3,511

Queromarca

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 3,496

Combapata

🇵🇪 Peru

5 km awayPop. 3,472

Pampamarca

🇵🇪 Peru

6 km awayPop. 3,811

Qquea

🇵🇪 Peru

7 km awayPop. 3,482

Mosoc Llacta

🇵🇪 Peru

8 km awayPop. 3,802

Tungasuca

🇵🇪 Peru

8 km awayPop. 3,791

San Pedro

🇵🇪 Peru

8 km away

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