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Sacsayhuamán – White Christ loop from City of Cuzco

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Peru
Cusco
Cusco
Cusco

Sacsayhuamán – White Christ loop from City of Cuzco

Moderate

20

hikers

Sacsayhuamán – White Christ loop from City of Cuzco

02:05

6.77km

250m

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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Your route passes through protected areas

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Ciudad del Cusco

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.13 km

Resbalosa Street

Highlight • Historical Site

The "Slippery Road" is said to be one of the steepest in the city.

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1.29 km

The Church of San Cristóbal is a Catholic church in the city of Cuzco, Peru. It is located at the western end of the Plaza del Colcampata on the Sacsayhuamán …

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3.13 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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3.29 km

Sacsayhuamán

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Sacsayhuamán, a large Inca fortress overlooking Cuzco, Peru; from a hilltop 230m above the city. It was built in 15th Century AD, during reign of Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui.

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3.92 km

Sacsayhuamán Archaeological Site

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The fortress of “Sacsayhuamán” (in Quechua this means contented falcon) is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Inca Empire and is located above the city, at the …

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4.26 km

View of Cusco from Cristo Blanco

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It is worth taking all the steps

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4.29 km

White Christ

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From "Crysto blanco" you have a beautiful view over Cuzco

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6.77 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

2.43 km

757 m

578 m

Surfaces

2.18 km

1.84 km

967 m

935 m

565 m

101 m

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Highest point (3,580 m)

Lowest point (3,410 m)

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