Qusqu Qhawarina

#240 among destinations in Peru

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Qusqu Qhawarina is a 4,145-metre-high mountain in the Cusco Region in Peru. It is situated in the Quispicanchi Province, on the border of the districts of Andahuaylillas and Lucre. Qusqu Qhawarina lies on the left bank of the Willkanuta River, northeast of a mountain named Saywa. ()

Elevation: 13599 ftCoordinates: 13°39'59"S, 71°43'15"W

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Qusqu Qhawarina – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pikillaqta, Rumicolca, Wiraqucha, Tipón.

3.7 miN
Sprawling pre-Columbian ruins
Pikillaqta
96 min walk • Pikillaqta, a pre-Incan archaeological wonder, stands as a testament to the advanced urban planning and architectural prowess of the Wari culture in Peru. This sprawling ancient city, nestled in the southern Sierra region, dates back to the period between 600 and 1100...
3.5 miN
Archaeological site
Rumicolca
89 min walk • Rumicolca is an archaeological site in Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Lucre District. Rumicolca is situated near the archaeological sites Chuqi Pukyu and Pikillaqta, east of Lake Huacarpay.
5.1 miE
Archaeological site
Wiraqucha
131 min walk • Wiraqucha or Wiraquchan is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 3,600 metres high. It is situated in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, in the districts Andahuaylillas, Huaro and Urcos, south-east of the higher mountain named Quri and north-west of Huaro.
7 miNW
Locality
Tipón
179 min walk • One of the highlights of Tipón is its intricate system of terraces, which were used for agricultural purposes by the Inca people. These terraces are a testament to the Inca's advanced knowledge of engineering and their ability to cultivate crops in the challenging...