Coya district in the Sacred Valley: lakes, viewpoints at 4,100m, Clorinda Matto de Turner hacienda, and experiential tourism.
Coya is one of eight districts in Calca province, located in the Sacred Valley of the Incas at 2,944 masl. Known as the district that stands out most in customs, traditions, and festivities within the Sacred Valley.
Where is Coya?
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Province | Calca, Cusco |
| Altitude | 2,944 masl |
| Climate | 20-25°C day, 10°C night |
| From Cusco | 40 km (1 hour) |
| Communities | 10 rural communities |
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Tourist attractions
Lakes
- Laguna Maruhuay — 1 hour by bus from Coya, excellent trout fishing
- Laguna Qoricocha — 2 hours, in Patabamba community, features Coricocha Lodge
Viewpoints
- Balcón del Valle Sagrado (4,100 masl) — Panoramic view of the entire valley from Patabamba
- Mirador de Ahuancay — Features life-sized animal statues
Cultural sites
- Hacienda of Clorinda Matto de Turner — Home of the famous Peruvian writer in Paullo-Coya
- Experiential tourism in Patabamba — Live with local families and learn ancestral traditions
Visit Coya as part of the Sacred Valley Full Day Tour or explore nearby Lamay.
Coya is where traditions remain strongest in the Sacred Valley — a living museum of Andean culture.
