Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Accha

Accha is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 churches. The must-see places are Pomacanchi (40 km), Tipón (56 km) and Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (62 km).

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Accha at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.9739° S, 71.8267° W
Places within 50 km
18 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Accha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Accha: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Accha

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Kuntur Sinqa (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Accha

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Waqrapukara (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Accha

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Waqwaqucha (33 km); the best-known is Pomacanchi (40 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Accha

15 churches within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (46 km); the best-known is San Sebastian (64 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Accha

9 museums within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Qorikancha (66 km); the best-known is Museo Histórico Regional (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Accha

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Accha. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (50 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Accha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 106 km on the road.

  1. Start in Accha
  2. 9 km Kuntur Sinqa · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 10 km Waqrapukara · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 21 km Pomacanchi · lake, Cusco
  5. 33 km Hatun Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 19 km Pumawasi · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 14 km Back to Accha

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How to reach Accha

    All places near Accha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Accha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints9112Kuntur Sinqa (9 km)
    Forts & heritage242Waqrapukara (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Waqwaqucha (33 km)
    Churches115Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (46 km)
    Museums09Qorikancha (66 km)
    Other attractions05Twelve-angled-stone (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (50 km)
    Caves03Cueva Tambomachay (72 km)
    Waterfalls03Poq Poq Waterfall (87 km)
    Parks02Plazoleta Santa Catalina (67 km)
    Treks02Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (67 km)

    Accha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Accha?

    Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 9 km), Pumawasi (viewpoint, about 14 km), Waqrapukara (heritage site, about 19 km), Hatun Urqu (viewpoint, about 19 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 40 km), Maranniyuq (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    18 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Accha?

    Kuntur Sinqa, about 9 km by road; Pumawasi (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Accha?

    Waqrapukara, about 19 km by road; Mawk'allaqta (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Accha?

    Waqwaqucha, about 33 km by road; Pomacanchi (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Accha?

    Start in Accha, visit Kuntur Sinqa, then Waqrapukara, then Pomacanchi, then Hatun Urqu, then Pumawasi, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Accha?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Accha

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Accha’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.