Archaeological finds in the place show the existence of a culture called 'Kallka' who were conquered by the Incas in the fifteenth century. History of CalcaĬalca has a history that goes back to pre-Inca times. The cost of the trip in public service is 5 Peruvian soles (approximately 2 US dollars). The journey takes 1 hour 30 minutes on average. The trip from Cusco to the city of Calca, capital of the province, is approximately 51 kilometers. This street is located 1.6 kilometers from the Main Square in the city of Cusco.
To visit the districts of the province of Calca you must take one of the public transport minivans from Puputi street. The city of Calca, the capital of the province, is located at 2,926 meters above sea level. It stands out for the presence of the snow-capped Pachatusan, Sahuasiray, Chicón as well as dozens of lagoons.Ī part of the province is crossed by the famous Vilcanota River. Geographically, the province of Calca is located in an Andean territory and part of the high jungle of Cusco. Finally to the west with the province of Urubamba. The province limits to the north with the province of La Convención, to the east with the province of Paucartambo, to the south with the province of Quispicanchi and with the city of Cusco. LocationĬalca is located north of the city of Cusco, approximately 50 kilometers by road. However, in the territory of the province there are dozens of Inca structures such as: Ancasmarka, Calispuquio and more. Also through the ancient Inca citadel of Huchuy Qosqo. The main tourist attractions in Calca are the archaeological site of Pisac. It stands out for the production of potatoes, corn, coffee and more. Its population, as in other provinces of Cusco, is mainly dedicated to agriculture. With the expansion of the Inca empire, platforms, citadels and temples were built.īecause of its Inca past, the city of Calca is called 'Capital of the Sacred Valley of the Incas'. The name of the province is related to the pre-Inca people of the 'kallkas' who inhabited said territory. The city of Calca, its capital, is located at 2,926 meters above sea level. According to the 2017 census, this territory is inhabited by 63,155 people. It covers an area of 4,414.49 square kilometers. The latter is the capital of the province.Ĭalca is made up of an Andean territory and the high jungle of Cusco. It is made up of the districts of: Coya, Lamay, Lares, Pisac, Lamay, San Salvador, Taray, Yanatile and Calca. Get to know these and other tourist destinations!Ĭalca is one of the thirteen provinces that make up the department of Cusco. It stands out for tourist attractions such as the archaeological sites of Pisac and Huchuy Qosqo. Calca is one of the most touristic provinces in the Cusco region.
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