Wiraqucha

#574 among destinations in Peru

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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. The Willkanuta River flows along the mountain. The lake Quyllur Urmana lies at its feet. ()

Elevation: 11811 ftCoordinates: 13°40'10"S, 71°38'40"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Pikillaqta, Rumicolca, Quyllur Urmana, Qusqu Qhawarina.

6.3 miNW
Sprawling pre-Columbian ruins
Pikillaqta
161 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...
5.5 miNW
Archaeological site
Rumicolca
141 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.
1.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Quyllur Urmana
41 min walk • Quyllur Urmana is a lake in Peru located in the Cusco Region, Quispicanchi Province, Urcos District. It lies west of Willkanuta River, between the towns Huaro and Urcos, at the foot of the mountain Wiraqucha..
5.1 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Qusqu Qhawarina
131 min walk • 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.