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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
Yanaoca sits on the route: 10 minutes from Queromarca, 41km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Yanaoca is a town located in Cuzco Department, Peru. With a population of 3,913, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Yanaoca 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 Yanaoca to your route.
Yanaoca is a town in southern Peru, capital of Canas Province in Cusco Region.
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Yanaoca is located in Cuzco Department, Peru, South America. The coordinates are -14.2181 latitude, -71.4317 longitude.
Yanaoca has a population of approximately 3,913 people, making it a town in Peru.
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3 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
36 km · about 40 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.
41 km · about 50 min drive
mountain pass
Pass at about 4,335 metres on Ruta 3S marking the Cusco–Puno regional boundary, the high point of that highway.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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