ancient ruins
Waqrapukara
An Inca ceremonial fortress perched on a horn-shaped crag above the Apurimac canyon, its terraces wedged between twin rock towers. Reached by road to Sangarara then a walk of one to two hours.
38 km · about 45 min drive
South AmericaPeruCuzco Department
Urcos
Cuzco Department, Peru · South America
About Urcos
Urcos sits on the route: 10 minutes from Andahuaylillas, 40km from Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca).
Urcos is in Cuzco Department, Peru, with about 5,500 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Andahuaylillas, about 6 km away.
Urcos is a small town in eastern Peru, capital of the province Quispicanchi in the region Cusco. It is home to a small lake and ruins.
Some time in the 15th century, it is said that Hatun Tupaq Inca received visions of the Incan creator deity Viracocha in Urcos, and then took the name Viracocha Inca that he held forRead more
the rest of his reign.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Urcos?
Within an hour or so of Urcos: Waqrapukara (38 km), Pisac (39 km), Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca) (40 km), Cusco (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Urcos?
The nearest famous roads are Abra La Raya.
Where is Urcos?
Urcos is in Cuzco Department, Peru, about 6 km from Andahuaylillas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,479
- Continent
- South America
- Country
- Peru
- Region
- Cuzco Department
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Coordinates
- -13.6861, -71.6228
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Worth the detour from Urcos
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Pisac
A hillside Inca citadel above a vibrant market town, featuring agricultural terraces, ceremonial baths, and sweeping Sacred Valley views.
39 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca)
A striking multicolored mountain at 5,200 meters elevation with mineral-painted stripes of red, yellow, and turquoise revealed by melting glaciers.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Cusco
The former capital of the Inca Empire blending massive Inca stone walls with ornate Spanish colonial churches at 3,400 meters altitude.
41 km · about 45 min drive
cathedral
Cusco Cathedral
16th-century cathedral on the Plaza de Armas in Cusco, built on the Inca Kiswarkancha palace foundations.
43 km · about 50 min drive
ancient ruins
Sacsayhuaman
A massive Inca fortress above Cusco built with enormous precisely fitted limestone blocks, some weighing over 100 tons, arranged in impressive zigzag walls.
44 km · about 50 min drive
When to drive here
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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