Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Acocro

Acocro is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 34 churches and 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Basílica Catedral (26 km), Templo de Santo Domingo (26 km) and Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary (28 km).

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Acocro at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.2178° S, 74.0433° W
Places within 50 km
144 (6 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 Acocro

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Acocro: 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 Acocro

43 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is Paso Toctoccasa (18 km); the best-known is Kunturkunka (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Acocro

40 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is Zona Arqueologica de Conchopata (24 km); the best-known is Marayniyoq (30 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Acocro

35 churches within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is San Francisco (22 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Acocro

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is Represa de Cuchoquesera (15 km); the best-known is Laguna Pampacocha (45 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Acocro

16 parks within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is Plaza de Raymina (15 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Acocro

12 museums within 100 km of Acocro. The closest is Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay (25 km); the best-known is Museo de Sitio Wari (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Acocro

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acocro
  2. 26 km Basílica Catedral · church, Ayacucho
  3. 1 km Templo de Santo Domingo · church, Ayacucho
  4. 17 km Pikimachay · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 5 km Marayniyoq · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 11 km Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary · sanctuary, Ayacucho
  7. 28 km Back to Acocro

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    Within 15 km of Acocro

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acocro by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints943Paso Toctoccasa (18 km)
    Forts & heritage3140Zona Arqueologica de Conchopata (24 km)
    Churches3435San Francisco (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1517Represa de Cuchoquesera (15 km)
    Other attractions1717Pintura Mural Olferbrid 2019 (25 km)
    Parks1616Plaza de Raymina (15 km)
    Museums1212Casa Museo Joaquín López Antay (25 km)
    Waterfalls47Planta de Tratamiento de Agua Potable Quicapata (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens66Parque Nacional Huayruro Punku Turismo Extremo (10 km)
    Caves01Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (95 km)

    Acocro: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acocro?

    Basílica Catedral (church, about 26 km), Templo de Santo Domingo (church, about 26 km), Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 28 km), Marayniyoq (heritage site, about 30 km), Pikimachay (heritage site, about 35 km), Qunchupata (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acocro?

    Paso Toctoccasa, about 18 km by road; Acos Vinchos Catarata La Colpa (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acocro?

    Zona Arqueologica de Conchopata, about 24 km by road; Qunchupata (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Acocro?

    San Francisco, about 22 km by road; Iglesia Rhema (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acocro?

    Start in Acocro, visit Basílica Catedral, then Templo de Santo Domingo, then Pikimachay, then Marayniyoq, then Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acocro?

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

    Towns near Acocro

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