Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Acos

Acos is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Pomacanchi (29 km), Tipón (53 km) and Raqch'i (59 km).

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Acos at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.9508° S, 71.7372° W
Places within 50 km
32 (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 Acos

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

145 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Kuntur Sinqa (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Acos

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Waqrapukara (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Acos

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Waqwaqucha (21 km); the best-known is Pomacanchi (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Acos

16 churches within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (39 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Acos

9 museums within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Qorikancha (68 km); the best-known is Museo Histórico Regional (69 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Acos

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Acos. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (45 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Acos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 86 km on the road.

  1. Start in Acos
  2. 7 km Kuntur Sinqa · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 10 km Waqrapukara · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 21 km Pomacanchi · lake, Cusco
  5. 20 km Maranniyuq · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 17 km Hatun Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 11 km Back to Acos

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How to reach Acos

    All places near Acos by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Acos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15145Kuntur Sinqa (7 km)
    Forts & heritage841Waqrapukara (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs622Waqwaqucha (21 km)
    Churches216Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (39 km)
    Museums09Qorikancha (68 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (45 km)
    Other attractions05Twelve-angled-stone (69 km)
    Waterfalls03Catarata Sirenachayoq (87 km)
    Treks02Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (68 km)
    Caves02Cueva Tambomachay (73 km)
    Parks01Plazoleta Santa Catalina (68 km)

    Acos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Acos?

    Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 7 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 29 km), Maranniyuq (viewpoint, about 9 km), Hatun Urqu (viewpoint, about 11 km), Waqrapukara (heritage site, about 11 km), Pumawasi (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Acos?

    Kuntur Sinqa, about 7 km by road; Maranniyuq (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Acos?

    Waqrapukara, about 11 km by road; Ayamachay (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Acos?

    Waqwaqucha, about 21 km by road; Pomacanchi (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Acos?

    Start in Acos, visit Kuntur Sinqa, then Waqrapukara, then Pomacanchi, then Maranniyuq, then Hatun Urqu, and drive back — about 86 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Acos?

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

    Towns near Acos

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