Chincana

Chincana is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,739 metres. Chincana is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Moray.

is an archaeological site in approximately 50 kilometres northwest of on a high plateau at about 3,500 metres and just west of the village of . is situated 4 km north of Chincana.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maras.

is a town in the of the Incas, 40 kilometers north of , in the Cusco Region of . The town, in the , is well known for its salt evaporation ponds, located towards from the town center, which have been in use since Inca times.

Chincana

Latitude
-13.36361° or 13° 21′ 49″ south
Longitude
-72.18917° or 72° 11′ 21″ west
Elevation
3,739 metres (12,267 feet)
Open location code
57R9JRP6+H8
Geo­Names ID
6393557
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