Historic Site · Cusco, Peru
Sacsayhuamán
Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
Photo: Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Cusco, Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 13.5078° S, 71.9822° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Sacsayhuamán is known for
Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
About Sacsayhuamán
Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire. The site is an important example of Inca architecture and sits at an altitude of 3,701 metres (12,142 ft). The Spanish chroniclers recorded that within the Inca's oral history, the fortress was said to be built during the reign of Sapa Inca Pachacuti and his successors, Topa Inca Yupanqui and Huayna Capac.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Cusco |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) |
| Distance from the airport | 3.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
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- Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) · Cusco, Peru · 3.5 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sacsayhuamán?
Sacsayhuamán or Saksaywaman is a citadel on the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru, the historic capital of the Inca Empire.
Where is Sacsayhuamán located?
Sacsayhuamán is in Cusco, Peru. Its coordinates are 13.5078° S, 71.9822° W.
How do I get to Sacsayhuamán?
The nearest town is Cusco, and the nearest airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), about 3.3 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacsayhuamán — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q828336 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.