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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Urcos sits on the route: 10 minutes from Andahuaylillas, 40km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Urcos is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 5,479, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Urcos 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 Urcos to your route.
Urcos is a small town in eastern Peru, capital of the province Quispicanchi in the region Cusco. It is home to a small lake and ruins.
Some time in the 15th century, it is said that Hatun Tupaq Inca received visions of the Incan creator deity Viracocha in Urcos, and then took the name Viracocha Inca that he held forRead more
the rest of his reign.
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Urcos is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -13.6861 latitude, -71.6228 longitude.
Urcos has a population of approximately 5,479 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
ancient ruins
A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.
39 km · about 45 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.
40 km · about 45 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.
43 km · about 50 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.
44 km · about 50 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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