Lucre

Lucre is a village in , , and has about 2,610 residents and an elevation of 3,104 metres. Lucre is situated nearby to the village , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pikillaqta and Rumiqullqa.

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is a large Wari culture archaeological site in the of the of . is a village of the Wari people. is situated 3 km northeast of Lucre.

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Rumicolca is an archaeological site in . It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, . Rumicolca is situated near the archaeological sites Chuqi Pukyu and , east of Lake Huacarpay. is situated 3½ km northeast of Lucre.

Archaeological site
Choquepuquio is an ancient Wari site in in the valley of Cusco. These extensive ruins are situated in the Quispicanchi Province, , near the village of Huacarpay and the homonymous lake. is situated 3 km north of Lucre.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Oropesa and Andahuaylillas.

Town
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is a town, which is situated 5 km northwest of Lucre.

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is a small town in the of , surrounded by mountains and lands used for farming. It's very quiet, featuring a historical church that is described as the "Sistine Chapel of America." Most of its locals are farmers or are involved in the cattle industry.

Lucre

Latitude
-13.63376° or 13° 38′ 2″ south
Longitude
-71.73639° or 71° 44′ 11″ west
Population
2,610
Elevation
3,104 metres (10,184 feet)
Open location code
57RC9787+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2351319136
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­village
Geo­Names ID
3935785
Wiki­data ID
Q13189987
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In Other Languages

From Quechua to Spanish—“Lucre” goes by many names.
  • Quechua: “Lukri”
  • Spanish: “Lucre”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Comisaría PNP Lucre and Municipalidad de Lucre.

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