Negruyoq

Negruyoq is a ruins in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Negruyoq is situated nearby to the ruins Ñustapakana, as well as near Hatun Pukara.

Opening hours: 24/7
Type: Ruins
Wheelchair access: no

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sacsayhuamán and Tambomachay.

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 2½ km southeast of Negruyoq.

Tambomachay

Archaeological site

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Tambomachay is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate Spanish name is El Baño del Inca. It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. Tambomachay is situated 2½ km east of Negruyoq.

Puka Pukara

Archaeological site

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Puka Pukara is a site of military ruins in Peru situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, near Cusco. This fort is made of large walls, terraces, and staircases and was part of defense of Cusco in particular and the Inca Empire in general. Puka Pukara is situated 3 km east of Negruyoq.

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.