Laguna Wayllarqocha
Laguna Wayllarqocha is in Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department. Laguna Wayllarqocha is situated nearby to the archaeological site Tuqowachana, as well as near the church Iglesia C.C. Tambomachay.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tambomachay and Puka Pukara.
Tambomachay
Archaeological site
Photo: Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 1 km northeast of Laguna Wayllarqocha.
Puka Pukara
Archaeological site
Photo: Draceane, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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 1¼ km east of Laguna Wayllarqocha.
Sacsayhuamán
Nature reserve
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 at an altitude of 3,701 metres. Sacsayhuamán is situated 2½ km south of Laguna Wayllarqocha.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cuzco.
Cuzco
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.
Laguna Wayllarqocha
- Type: Body of water
- Also known as: “Laguna Huayllarcocha”
- Location: Cusco District, Cusco Province, Cuzco Department, Peru, South America
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Latitude
-13.48349° or 13° 29′ 1″ southLongitude
-71.97409° or 71° 58′ 27″ westOpen location code
57RCG28G+J9OpenStreetMap ID
way 83145416OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Tuqowachana and Iglesia C.C. Tambomachay.
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