Sinqa, Cuzco

Name: Sinqa
Address: Cuzco, Peru

#18 among attractions in Cuzco

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Sinqa is a 4,423-metre-high mountain in the Andes of Peru northwest of the city of Cusco. It lies in the Cusco Region, Cusco Province, Cusco District, and in the Anta Province, Cachimayo District. ()

Elevation: 14511 ftCoordinates: 13°27'28"S, 72°0'19"W

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Sinqa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Sacsayhuamán, Tambomachay, Qenko, Inca Trail Peru.

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