Cusco · Hiking

Camino Qhapaq ñAn Al Antisuyo

An out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru.

0.5 mi
round trip
226 ft
climb
11,901 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Camino Qhapaq ñAn Al Antisuyo is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (1.0 miles round trip) in Cusco, Peru. It runs between about 11,700 ft and 11,900 ft above sea level, with roughly 30 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Cuzco, about 1.3 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pukamuqu, Pikchu and Araway Qhata. For camping, Camping Quinta Lala is within about 6 miles. There are 3 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Camino Qhapaq ñAn Al Antisuyo for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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