Explore Calca in Peru
Calca in the region of Cusco with its 9,179 inhabitants is a place in Peru - some 354 mi or ( 569 km ) East of Lima , the country's capital city .
Time in Calca is now 11:33 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Lima " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: La Paz, Yucay, Umasbamba, Racchi, and Pisac. Since you are here already, consider visiting La Paz . We saw some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Calca ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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CULTURAL IMMERSION - APULAYA, CENTER FOR ANDEAN MUSIC & ART
Andean music, painting, art: Workshops, courses, retreats - Sacred Valley, Cusco - Peru www.apulaya.com ..
Mamacha Asunta, Calca Peru 2008
Fiesta of the Virgen Asunta, Calca Peru August 2008 ..
Calca Virgen Asunta 2008
Fiesta in Calca, Peru ..
Colca Canyon 2-days trek Marie-line's photos around Colca Canyon, Peru (two days colca canyon)
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Interesting facts about this location
Calca Province
Calca Province is one of thirteen provinces in the Cusco Region in the southern highlands of Peru.
Located at -13.32 -71.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Písac
Písac is a Peruvian village in the Sacred Valley on the Urubamba River. The village is well known for its market every Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday, an event which attracts heavy tourist traffic from nearby Cusco. One of its more notable features is a large pisonay tree which dominates the central plaza. The sanctuary of Huanca, site of a sacred shrine, is also near the village. Pilgrims travel to the shrine every September.
Located at -13.42 -71.86 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Sacred Valley
The Sacred Valley of the Incas or the Urubamba Valley is a valley in the Andes of Peru, close to the Inca capital of Cusco and below the ancient city of Machu Picchu. It is located in the present-day Peruvian region of Cusco. In colonial documents it is referred to as the "Valley of Yucay. " According to recent researches it encompasses the heartland of the Inca Empire. The valley is generally understood to include everything between Calca and Lamay, Písac, and Ollantaytambo.
Located at -13.33 -72.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 14 km away
Tambomachay
Tambomachay or Tampumachay is an archaeological site associated with the Inca Empire, located near Cusco, Peru. An alternate local name is the El Baño del Inca, "The Bath of the Inca". It consists of a series of aqueducts, canals and waterfalls that run through the terraced rocks. The function of the site is uncertain: it may have served as a military outpost guarding the approaches to Cusco, as a spa resort for the Incan political elite, or both.
Located at -13.48 -71.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Urubamba, Peru
Urubamba or Urupampa (Quechua "flat land of spiders") is a small town in Peru, located near the Urubamba River under the snow-capped mountain Ch'iqun. Located one hour from Cusco, Urubamba is the largest town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas. It is also located near a number of significant ruins of the Inca Empire, including Machu Picchu. Tourists often come through the town on their way to visit these sites.
Located at -13.30 -72.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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