Oscahuayjo

Oscahuayjo is a hamlet in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department and has an elevation of 3,845 metres. Oscahuayjo is situated nearby to the hamlet Amache, as well as near Chaconayoc.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sacsayhuamán and Coricancha.

Sacsayhuamán

Nature reserve

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Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is an important example of Inca architecture. Sacsayhuamán is situated 3½ km northeast of Oscahuayjo.

Coricancha

Museum

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The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire. Coricancha is situated 3½ km east of Oscahuayjo.

Pikchu

Peak

Photo: McKay Savage, CC BY 2.0.

Pikchu is a mountain in the Andes of Peru west of the city of Cusco, about 3,800 metres high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District. Presently there are numerous microwave antennas on top of the mountain.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cuzco and Poroy.

Cuzco

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Cuzco or Cusco, in the Southern Sierras, is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Cuzco is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of Peru's most visited cities as it is the largest and most comfortable city from which tourists can begin visits to Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley of the Incas, and other Inca sites in the region.