Southern Sierra GuideThe Southern Sierra region of Peru is characterised by high mountains and steep, deep valleys. Many roads are unpaved. Thus, travelling is often somewhat troublesome and slow, but the scenery is amazing. HotelsFind hotels in Cusco, Machupicchu, Ollantaytambo, Huancayo and more. CuzcoCuzco, located in the Southern Sierras is a fascinating city that was the capital of the Inca Empire. Machu PicchuMachu Picchu is the site of an ancient Inca city, high in the Andes of Peru. Located at 2,430 metres, this UNESCO World Heritage … OllantaytamboOllantaytambo is a town in the Sacred Valley of the Incas near Cuzco in the Southern Sierra region of Peru. Sacred Valley of the IncasThe Sacred Valley of the Incas is a valley in the Southern Sierra in Peru that contains many famous and beautiful Inca ruins. HuancayoHuancayo is the capital of the department of Junin in Southern Sierra region of Peru. Cuzco to Machu Picchu in a weekCuzco to Machu Picchu in a week is an excursion in the Southern Sierra Region of Peru. Colca CanyonColca Canyon is in Peru's Southern Sierra region, near Arequipa. The Colca Canyon in southern Peru's Arequipa region is an area of astounding scenic beauty, and one of Peru's top tourist destinations. AyacuchoAyacucho is in the Southern Sierra region of Peru. The population is about 100,000, altitude 2,700 m. TarmaTarma is a town in Southern Sierra, Peru. Also known as Santa Ana de la Ribera de Tarma, the Pearl of the Andes and the City of Flowers. AbancayAbancay is in the department of Apurimac, Peru in a valley over the Pachachaca river. HuancavelicaHuancavelica is a city in the Southern Sierra region of Peru. Huancavelica is the capital of the department of Huancavelica. AndahuaylasAndahuaylas is a city in the Southern Sierra region of Peru. Andahuaylas is in the department of Apurimac. PaucartamboPaucartambo is a city in the Southern Sierra region of Peru. Most tourists will visit Paucartambo during the festival of la Virgen del Carmen. CachoraCachora is located in the department of Apurimac just off the road between Abancay and Cusco. AndahuaylillasAndahuaylillas is a small town in the Southern Sierra of Peru, surrounded by mountains and lands used for farming. QuillabambaQuillabamba is a city within the Southern Sierra of Peru. It is the capital of La Convención Province, which is the largest province of Cusco. La MercedLa Merced is a town in Southern Sierra, it is the capital of the Chanchamayo Province in the Junín Region, Peru. ChahuayChahuay is in the region of Apurimac, Peru. Its latitude is 13.86417, and its longitude is 72.42167. ChincheroChinchero is a city in the Southern Sierras of Peru. Chinchero is one of the few towns in the region that is higher than Cusco and so make sure you are acclimated before walking around. Santa TeresaSanta Teresa is a town within the Southern Sierra of Peru in the province of La Convención.