Pikchu

Pikchu is a mountain in the of west of the city of , about 3,800 metres high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, . Presently there are numerous microwave antennas on top of the mountain.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Coricancha and Cuzco Cathedral.

Museum
Photo: Xauxa, CC BY 2.5.
The was the most important temple in the Inca Empire, and was described by early Spanish colonialists. It is located in , Peru, which was the capital of the empire.

Church
The Cathedral of Cusco or Cathedral Basilica of the Virgin of the Assumption is the main temple of the city of , in and houses the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Cusco.

The of Cusco is located in the city of , Peru. Located in the historic center of the city is the main public space of the town since before its in 1534.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cuzco and Poroy.

Photo: S23678, CC BY 3.0.
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.

Village
is a village.

Pikchu

Latitude
-13.5137° or 13° 30′ 49″ south
Longitude
-71.9958° or 71° 59′ 45″ west
Elevation
3,800 metres (12,467 feet)
Open location code
57RCF2P3+GM
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
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Wiki­data ID
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Persian—“Pikchu” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: “皮克丘山”
  • Dutch: “Pikchu”
  • Egyptian Arabic: “جبل پيكتشو”
  • Ladin: “Pikchu”
  • Persian: “پیکچو”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Picchu La Rinconada and Callanca.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Mercado Tica Tica and Collectivo to Mollepata.

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Worth a closer look: Lima and Machu Picchu.

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