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Cusco Cathedral – Sacsayhuamán loop from Cuzco

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Peru

Cusco

Cusco Cathedral – Sacsayhuamán loop from Cuzco

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106

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Cusco Cathedral – Sacsayhuamán loop from Cuzco

02:10

6.60km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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401 m

Cusco Cathedral

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The construction of the cathedral was no small feat; it spanned nearly a century, from 1560 to 1654. This extensive period of construction, renovation and expansion explains the cathedral's eclectic …

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503 m

Plateros Street, Cusco

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661 m

Hatun Rumiyoc Street and the Twelve-Angled Stone

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Piedra de los doce ángulos or the stone of the twelve angles.
The wisdom of the Incas is reflected in numerous architectural monuments that have withstood the onslaught of time, …

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2.11 km

View of Cusco

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2.54 km

View of Cusco from Sacsayhuamán

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A good acclimatization idea upon arrival in Cusco is to explore the Inca ruins of Sacsayhuaman above the old town. In addition to the mighty remains of the old walls, …

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2.87 km

Sacsayhuamán

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When completed, the fortress is said to have had the capacity to house at least 1,000 warriors, but it was rarely needed as the Incas did not suffer invasions from …

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4.87 km