Chinkana Chica

Chinkana Chica is in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Chinkana Chica is situated nearby to Qocha, as well as near the nature reserve Sacsayhuamán.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sacsayhuamán and Muyuq Marka.

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.

Muyuq Marka, also Muyuqmarka, is an archaeological site in Peru. It is the base of what was a round Incan tower, which is situated within the fortress Saksaywaman above Cuzco. Muyuq Marka is situated 410 metres southwest of Chinkana Chica.

Pukamuqu

Peak

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Pukamuqu is a mountain in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District. It is a natural viewpoint of the city of Cusco 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 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.