Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Alca

Alca is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 98 places to visit — 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hatun Sisiwa (33 km), Chhijmuni (42 km) and Lake Ecma (47 km).

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Alca at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.1347° S, 72.7647° W
Places within 50 km
98 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Alca

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

226 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Cerro Cahuana (5 km); the best-known is Llamuqa (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Llamuqa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~12 km
  • Hatun Sisiwa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Firura · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~14 km
  • Saraqutu · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~17 km
  • Kuntur Sayana · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~17 km
  • Huiñao · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~18 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Alca

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Lagunas Jamajañe (13 km); the best-known is Wansuqucha (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Alca

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Apu Llamoja (11 km); the best-known is Marpa, Peru (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Alca

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Catarata de Uskune (17 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Alca

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Alca

3 parks within 100 km of Alca. The closest is Plaza Concepción (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Alca

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 Alca
  2. 17 km Saraqutu · viewpoint, Arequipa
  3. 4 km Firura · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 15 km Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve · nature spot, Arequipa
  5. 7 km Llamuqa · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 30 km Hatun Sisiwa · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 33 km Back to Alca

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How to reach Alca

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    Within 15 km of Alca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Alca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints58226Cerro Cahuana (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2231Lagunas Jamajañe (13 km)
    Other attractions55Luicho Thermal Baths (3 km)
    Forts & heritage45Apu Llamoja (11 km)
    Waterfalls34Catarata de Uskune (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (5 km)
    Parks23Plaza Concepción (20 km)
    Churches12Iglesia San Pedro de Alca (1 km)

    Alca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Alca?

    Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (nature spot, about 5 km), Llamuqa (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hatun Sisiwa (viewpoint, about 33 km), Firura (viewpoint, about 14 km), Saraqutu (viewpoint, about 17 km), Kuntur Sayana (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    98 places on Spotwander: 58 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 other attractions, 4 forts & heritage, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Alca?

    Cerro Cahuana, about 5 km by road; Cerro Aycano (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Alca?

    Lagunas Jamajañe, about 13 km by road; Lagunas Tinquicocha (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Alca?

    Apu Llamoja, about 11 km by road; Sitio Historico Huamahuarco (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Alca?

    Start in Alca, visit Saraqutu, then Firura, then Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve, then Llamuqa, then Hatun Sisiwa, and drive back — about 106 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Alca?

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

    Towns near Alca

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