Southern Sierra
The Southern Sierra region of Peru is characterised by high mountains and steep, deep valleys. Many roads are unpaved. Thus, travelling is often somewhat troublesome and slow, but the scenery is amazing.
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Itineraries
- Cuzco to Machu Picchu in a week - a somewhat posh way to see Cuzco and Machu Picchu while trying to avoid the tourists on the traditional pilgrimage to Machu Picchu
Activities
Hiking: See Machu Picchu, Choquequirao, and Colca Canyon.
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Top Destinations in Southern Sierra
Cuzco, located in the Southern Sierras is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire.
Cuzco Travel Guide »
Machu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of
Peru. Located at 2,430 metres, this UNESCO World Heritage …
Machu Picchu Travel Guide »
Within Southern Sierra
Tarma is a town in Southern Sierra,
Peru. Also known as Santa Ana de la Ribera de Tarma, the Pearl of the Andes and the City of Flowers.
Tarma Travel Guide »
Abancay is in the department of Apurimac,
Peru in a valley over the Pachachaca river. The population is 58,000, and with an altitude of 2,378 m.
Abancay Travel Guide »
Quillabamba is a city within the Southern Sierra of
Peru. It is the capital of La Convención Province, which is the largest province of Cusco.
Quillabamba Travel Guide »
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