Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Accomarca

Accomarca is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Usnu (22 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (39 km) and Chiriaco (57 km).

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Accomarca at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8000° S, 73.9031° W
Places within 50 km
84 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Accomarca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Accomarca: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Accomarca

61 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Laguna Yanaccocha (9 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Accomarca

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Puntay Urqu (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Puntay Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~14 km
  • Quchayuq · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~30 km
  • Chiriaco · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Huampo · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~43 km
  • Wacramarca · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~18 km
  • Qarí · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~20 km

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Forts & heritage near Accomarca

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Raqa Raqaypata (10 km); the best-known is Usnu (22 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Accomarca

29 churches within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Iglesia - Santa Ana (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Accomarca

17 parks within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Plaza del Templo del Sol y la Luna (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Accomarca

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Accomarca. The closest is Batán (47 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Accomarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Accomarca
  2. 14 km Puntay Urqu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 26 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 6 km Pilluchu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 16 km Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 27 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 39 km Back to Accomarca

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How to reach Accomarca

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Accomarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2161Laguna Yanaccocha (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints855Puntay Urqu (14 km)
    Forts & heritage1949Raqa Raqaypata (10 km)
    Churches1229Iglesia - Santa Ana (8 km)
    Parks1017Plaza del Templo del Sol y la Luna (21 km)
    Other attractions1016Vicuña de Hualla (9 km)
    Waterfalls16Batán (47 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Intihuatana (30 km)
    Caves02Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (68 km)
    Museums12Museo Uripa (48 km)

    Accomarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Accomarca?

    Usnu (heritage site, about 22 km), Puntay Urqu (viewpoint, about 14 km), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (heritage site, about 17 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 39 km), Pilluchu (heritage site, about 19 km), Quchayuq (viewpoint, about 30 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 12 churches, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Accomarca?

    Laguna Yanaccocha, about 9 km by road; Laguna Ccochararacán (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Accomarca?

    Puntay Urqu, about 14 km by road; Wacramarca (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Accomarca?

    Raqa Raqaypata, about 10 km by road; Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Accomarca?

    Start in Accomarca, visit Puntay Urqu, then Usnu, then Pilluchu, then Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo, then Laguna Cuenhuacocha, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Accomarca?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Accomarca

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