Mirador San Blas

Mirador San Blas is a scenic viewpoint in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Mirador San Blas is situated nearby to Mirador de San Blas, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Mirador Qosqo Qhawarina.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Coricancha and Church of San Blas.

Coricancha

Museum

Photo: Xauxa, CC BY 2.5.

The Coricancha was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in Cusco, Peru, which was the capital of the empire. Coricancha is situated 720 metres south of Mirador San Blas.

Church of San Blas

Church

Photo: Jorge Láscar, CC BY 2.0.

Church of San Blas is situated 120 metres south of Mirador San Blas.

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 and sits at an altitude of 3,701 metres.

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.