The Andahuaylillas District is one of the twelve districts in the Quispicanchi Province in Peru. Created on January 2, 1857, its capital is the town of Andahuaylillas. It is located 45 km South of Cusco. The main attraction of Andahuaylillas is its baroque church dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle. The church is nicknamed "the Sistine Chapel of America" because of the magnificent frescos that adorn its walls. Andahuaylillas is one of the main stages of the Andean Baroque Route along with Cusco, Huaro and Urcos.

Unplug yourself and have a laid-back vacation at Andahuaylillas, Peru. This city offers countless opportunities to click pictures for your travel journal. This city is located in the close proximity of a major city Cusco, Peru. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Cusco for its bountiful attractions like Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuaman, Sacred Valley on your trip to Andahuaylillas. Also, to reach Andahuaylillas, you'll have to take a flight to Cusco; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. 1-2 days is an ideal duration of visit to Andahuaylillas.