Calca
Peru · CuscoPE
Town in Cusco, Peru
Calca, also referred to as Villa de Zamora, is a town in southern Peru, capital of Calca Province in Cusco Region. It is at an elevation of around 2926 meters above sea level.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 20,628
- Coordinates
- -13.333, -71.950
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 2925 m
Overview of Calca
Calca sits in Cusco, Peru and reads as a compact town. With 20,628 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. It sits at about 2,925 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Visitors mostly come here for sports, nature and culture. Because it is southern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Calca
Sports in Calca
(6)Under sports, Calca is tagged with Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Calca.
Nature in Calca
(4)Under nature, Calca is tagged with Caves, Natural Places, Nature and Valleys. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Calca.
Culture in Calca
(3)The culture shortlist for Calca: Ancient Ruins, Historical Sites and Religious Sites. It is a direct read of Calca's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Calca
(2)Our data lists Farms and Therms as wellness options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Calca.
Adventure in Calca
(1)Calca records Treasure Hunts under adventure. Everything listed here comes from what Calca is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Calca
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
Getting there & around
Access Calca through a larger town in Cusco; a car or bicycle makes the last leg simple. The local time zone is America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Calca that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Calca known for?
- Calca is mainly a destination for sports, nature and culture, set in Cusco, Peru with around 20,628 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Calca?
- You can plan around Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Running and Trail Running in Calca. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Calca?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in October to November and March to April. The cultural and nightlife layer works whatever the month.
- Where is Calca located?
- Administratively, Calca sits in Cusco, Peru — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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