Places to visit near

Aplao

Aplao is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage and 8 parks. The must-see places are Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto, Pallarcocha and Volcán Jechapita.

16.0758° S, 72.4939° W

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km32
Must-see5
Notable48
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aplao

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:36 pm

224 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Aplao
  2. Petroglyphos del Toro Muertoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Huamboviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Qullpaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Yanqhaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Mawk'allaqtaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aplao
Today’s loopAplaoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aplao?

Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto (heritage site, about 21 km), Parque Pequeño (park, about 1 km), Plaza Central Aplao (park, about 1 km), Iglesia de San Pedro Apóstol (church, about 1 km), Parque de La Tacta (park, about 4 km), The Tacta Stone (viewpoint, about 4 km).

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

32 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 8 parks, 7 churches, 3 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aplao?

The Tacta Stone, about 4 km by road; Toro Muerto (21 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aplao?

Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto, about 21 km by road; Pueblo Viejo (29 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aplao?

Start in Aplao, visit Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto, then Huambo, then Qullpa, then Yanqha, then Mawk'allaqta, and drive back — about 224 km by road in all.