Place to visit
Pumamarca Ruins, Peru: what it is and when to go
Pumamarca Ruins is an archaeological site (Ruinas de Pumamarca) in Peru (Urubamba). Interests: History. The best time to visit is April to September. In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site · History
- Local name
- Ruinas de Pumamarca
- Where
- Peru
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- CUZ Cusco, 46 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- -13.23066, -72.2287
What it is and where
Pumamarca Ruins is an archaeological site (Ruinas de Pumamarca) in Peru (Urubamba). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Urubamba, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -13.23066, -72.2287; the nearest main airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ, Cusco), 46 km as the crow flies. How to get around Peru (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in Peru. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pumamarca Ruins is April to September.
- JanPossible12:42
- FebPossible12:25
- MarPossible12:05
- AprBest time11:42
- MayBest time11:23
- JunBest time11:13
- JulBest time11:17
- AugBest time11:34
- SepBest time11:56
- OctPossible12:18
- NovPossible12:37
- DecPossible12:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Peru in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Peru
To enter Peru there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Peru checklist. Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 60 Hz (110 V appliances will not work); emergencies: 105 police · 116 fire brigade · 106 ambulance (SAMU).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- PinkuyllunaArchaeological site4.6 km
- Museo de Arte Popular AndinoMuseum4.7 km
- OllantaytamboHistory5.0 km
- HalanqumaSummit5.9 km
- RaqaypataArchaeological site9.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Peru guide.
More in Peru: History
- Machu Picchu
- Ciudad del Cusco: Historic district
- Líneas y Geoglifos de Nasca y Palpa
- Chan Chan Archaeological Zone
- Sacred City of Caral-Supe
- Parque Nacional del Manu
Every Peru place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pumamarca Ruins?
It is an archaeological site (Ruinas de Pumamarca in the local language) in Peru. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Peru: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pumamarca Ruins?
April to September. In December there are 12 h 47 of daylight, and in June, 11 h 13.
How do you get to Pumamarca Ruins?
The nearest main airport is Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ), 46 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Peru is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Peru map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Pinkuylluna, Museo de Arte Popular Andino, Ollantaytambo. The rest is in the Peru guide.
Keep reading
- Urubamba28 places to see in and around Urubamba, Peru: Moray, Chicón, Halanquma. Best time: April to September.
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- Adónde viajarMarca lo que te apetece (montaña, playa, museos…) y los meses que tienes libres, y Kokai te dice a qué países ir y qué ver allí en esas fechas.
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