Hatun Pukara

#619 among destinations in Peru

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Hatun Pukara is a mountain in the Andes of Peru, about 4,000 metres high. It is located in the Cusco Region, Calca Province, on the border of the districts of Coya and Taray, southwest of Taray. It lies south of the Willkanuta River. ()

Elevation: 13123 ftCoordinates: 13°26'23"S, 71°53'18"W

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Hatun Pukara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tambomachay, Qenko, Puka Pukara, Inti Watana.

6 miSW
Archaeological site, Ruins, Vernacular architecture
Tambomachay, Cuzco
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7.3 miSW
Ruins of an ancient Incan temple
Qenko, Cuzco
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5.8 miSW
Historic military ruins with a scenic view
Puka Pukara, Cuzco
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3.4 miNE
Archaeological site
Inti Watana, Pisac
88 min walk • Nestled within the verdant Sacred Valley of Peru, the Inti Watana is a testament to the Incan civilization's mastery of stone and their profound connection to the cosmos. This ancient archaeological site, located in the city of Pisac, offers a unique glimpse into the...
6.3 miNW
Archaeological site
Huchuy Qosqo
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3.5 miNE
Archaeological site
Inca complex at Písac, Pisac
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6.5 miSW
Archaeological site
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6.5 miSW
Archaeological site
Choquequirao Puquio, Cuzco
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6.1 miSW
Archaeological site
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6.9 miSW
Archaeological site
Amaru Marka Wasi, Cuzco
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5.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Machu Kuntur Sinqa
133 min walk • Machu Kuntur Sinqa or Machu Kuntur Sankha is a mountain in the Cusco Region in Peru, about 4,200 metres high. It is situated in the Calca Province, on the border of the districts Pisac and San Salvador.