Jajapunco

Jajapunco is a locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,034 metres. Jajapunco is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Maras Salt Ponds.

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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. is situated 4 km southwest of Jajapunco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Urubamba and Yucay.

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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.

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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.

Jajapunco

Latitude
-13.28028° or 13° 16′ 49″ south
Longitude
-72.12639° or 72° 7′ 35″ west
Elevation
3,034 metres (9,954 feet)
Open location code
57R9PV9F+VC
Geo­Names ID
6393634
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