Yucay
Peru · CuscoPE
Village in Cusco, Peru
Yucay is a town in southern Peru. It is the capital of the Yucay District, which is near the center of Urubamba Province in the Cusco Region of southern Peru.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,223
- Coordinates
- -13.321, -72.082
- Timezone
- America/Lima
- Elevation
- 2857 m
Overview of Yucay
Yucay is the kind of village you find in Cusco, Peru. About 3,223 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around nature, adventure and culture and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,857 metres.
Things to do in Yucay
Nature in Yucay
(4)Yucay's nature entries include Countryside, Natural Places, Scenic Roads and Valleys. Everything listed here comes from what Yucay is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Yucay
(3)Our data lists Adventure, Adventure Parks and Escape Room as adventure options here. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Yucay.
Culture in Yucay
(2)Under culture, Yucay is tagged with Docks and Mosques. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Yucay's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Yucay
The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
Getting there & around
Small places like Yucay are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Cusco. Time zone: America/Lima.
Similar destinations
Places near Yucay that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yucay known for?
- Yucay, in Cusco, Peru, is best known for nature, adventure and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,223 residents.
- What can you do in Yucay?
- Recorded activities in Yucay include Countryside, Natural Places, Scenic Roads, Valleys and Adventure. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Yucay?
- The shoulder months of October to November and March to April suit hiking and outdoor days.
- Where is Yucay located?
- Yucay is located in Cusco, Peru. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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