Inkilltambo

Inkilltambo is an archaeological site in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Inkilltambo is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint Los techos, as well as near the nature reserve Sacsayhuamán.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Inkilltambo and Sacsayhuamán.

Inkilltambo

Ruins

Inkilltambo, Inquilltambo, Inquiltambo or Inkill Tampu is an archaeological site in Peru. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, San Sebastián District.

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 3 km west of Inkilltambo.

Coricancha

Museum

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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 3 km southwest of Inkilltambo.

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.