Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Acarí

Acarí is a town in Arequipa district, Peru, home to about 4,445 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast, 4 churches and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Cementerio de Chauchilla (74 km) and Cape San Juan (79 km).

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Acarí at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Population
about 4,445
Coordinates
15.4239° S, 74.6136° W
Places within 50 km
36
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Acarí

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Forts & heritage near Acarí

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Tambo Viejo (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Acarí

39 beaches & coast within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Playa de Yauca (33 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Acarí

23 churches within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Iglesia San Pedro De Yauca (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Acarí

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Toro Mata Dune (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Acarí

13 parks within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Plaza (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Acarí

5 museums within 100 km of Acarí. The closest is Museo de Sacaco (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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How to reach Acarí

    All places near Acarí by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acarí by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1041Tambo Viejo (3 km)
    Beaches & coast739Playa de Yauca (33 km)
    Churches423Iglesia San Pedro De Yauca (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Toro Mata Dune (5 km)
    Parks513Plaza (2 km)
    Other attractions08Punta San Juan (79 km)
    Museums15Museo de Sacaco (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Chaviña Wetlands (32 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves34Peñuelas (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna Choquequilca (96 km)

    Acarí: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acarí?

    Tambo Viejo (heritage site, about 3 km), Plaza (park, about 2 km), Toro Mata Dune (viewpoint, about 5 km), Plaza (park, about 7 km), Cerro Oropesa (viewpoint, about 12 km), Cape Lomas (nature spot, about 39 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Acarí?

    36 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 7 beaches & coast, 4 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acarí?

    Tambo Viejo, about 3 km by road; Geoglyph Cabeza Gritas (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Acarí?

    Playa de Yauca, about 33 km by road; Lomas Beach (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acarí?

    Iglesia San Pedro De Yauca, about 35 km by road; Inglesia Christiana - Pentecostas Movimento (37 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acarí?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Acarí

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Acarí’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Acarí on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.