Urcos
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 for the rest of his reign.
- Type: Town with 5,970 residents
- Description: town in Cusco, Peru
- Also known as: “Urqos”
Places of Interest
Highlights: Wiraqucha.
Wiraqucha
Peak
Wiraqucha or Huiracocha is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 3,600 metres high. Wiraqucha is situated 3 km northwest of Urcos.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Andahuaylillas.
Urcos
- Categories: city and locality
- Location: Urcos District, Quispicanchi Province, Cuzco Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-13.68792° or 13° 41′ 17″ south
Longitude
-71.62558° or 71° 37′ 32″ west
Population
5,970
Elevation
3,127 metres (10,259 feet)
Open location code
57RC896F+RQ
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
place=town
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Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Asturian to Waray—“Urcos” goes by many names.
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Huaro and Muñapata.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Plaza de Armas de Urcos and Mercado de Abastos.
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