Sacsayhuamán, part of the city of Cusco, is a walled complex near the old city of Cusco, at an altitude of 3,701 m. or 12,000 feet.   The archaeological park covers an area of 3,094 hectares.

Sacsayhuaman refers to ruins of the giant fortress featuring layered walls. Located at the confluence of the Cuzco and San Cristobal districts, this was the capital of the Inca Empire as well as the venue of Inti Raymi, the Festival of the Sun. Sacsayhuaman is within the walking distance from Cuzco City and is at a soaring height that is surprisingly more than Machu Picchu.

This citadel overlooks the Cuzco city and so is among the breathtaking sights in the Parque Arqueológico de Sacsayhuamán that is a National Park holding many more ruins. The reason why it is called fortress is due to the fact that it is located high above Cuzco and boasts vast terrace walls.

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