Quichopata

Quichopata is a locality in , and has an elevation of 3,169 metres. Quichopata is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maras Salt Ponds.

Quarry
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The Salt Mines of Maras is one of the largest salt extraction centers of prehispanic origin in Cusco. It is in the Urubamba Province in Cusco in southeast Peru, at an elevation of 3,200 m above sea level.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Maras and Urubamba.

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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.

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is a small town in , located near the under the snow-capped mountain . It is the capital of the .

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is a village in . The town is in a scenic valley and has many farming families. There is nothing to see or do in this town, but it can be a convenient base to make various short trips from.

Quichopata

Latitude
-13.30611° or 13° 18′ 22″ south
Longitude
-72.16083° or 72° 9′ 39″ west
Elevation
3,169 metres (10,397 feet)
Open location code
57R9MRVQ+HM
Geo­Names ID
6393613
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Localities in the Area

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