Sacsaywaman

Sacsaywaman is an abandoned locality in , , and has an elevation of 3,594 metres. Sacsaywaman is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Sacsayhuamán and Muyuq Marka.

Nature reserve
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or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of , Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is at an altitude of 3,701 metres.

Castle
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, also Muyuqmarka, is an archaeological site in . It is the base of what was a round Incan tower, which is situated within the fortress Saksaywaman above Cuzco.

Peak
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is a mountain in . It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, . It is a natural viewpoint of the city of situated at a height of 3,600 metres. On top of the mountain there is a statue called Cristo Blanco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cuzco.

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

Sacsaywaman

Latitude
-13.50907° or 13° 30′ 33″ south
Longitude
-71.98199° or 71° 58′ 55″ west
Elevation
3,594 metres (11,791 feet)
Open location code
57RCF2R9+96
Geo­Names ID
7303332
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Notable Places Nearby

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