Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Apongo

Apongo is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 96 places to visit — 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Cuenhuacocha (31 km), Usnu (50 km) and Laguna Turpoccocha (52 km).

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Apongo at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
14.0147° S, 73.9331° W
Places within 50 km
96 (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 Apongo

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

91 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Laguna Tajata (21 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Apongo

58 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Chinchica (18 km); the best-known is Aqu Urqu (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Aqu Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~38 km
  • Puntay Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~39 km
  • Chinchica · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~18 km
  • Qarí · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~18 km
  • Misa Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~46 km
  • Wacramarca · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~21 km

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Forts & heritage near Apongo

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Ruinas de Inti Watana (19 km); the best-known is Usnu (50 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Apongo

19 churches within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (13 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Apongo

14 parks within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Apongo

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Apongo. The closest is Catarata Wisqiri (63 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Apongo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 201 km on the road.

  1. Start in Apongo
  2. 52 km Laguna Turpoccocha · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 35 km Laguna Tajata · lake, Ayacucho
  4. 7 km Wachoaqasa · lake, Ayacucho
  5. 9 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 48 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 50 km Back to Apongo

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How to reach Apongo

    All places near Apongo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Apongo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2791Laguna Tajata (21 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1758Chinchica (18 km)
    Forts & heritage2847Ruinas de Inti Watana (19 km)
    Other attractions820Puczo (21 km)
    Churches819Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (13 km)
    Parks714Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (13 km)
    Waterfalls05Catarata Wisqiri (63 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Laguna De Ccochapampa (37 km)
    Caves02Cueva Millpu (77 km)
    Museums01Museo Uripa (75 km)

    Apongo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Apongo?

    Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 31 km), Laguna Tajata (lake, about 21 km), Wachoaqasa (lake, about 24 km), Usnu (heritage site, about 50 km), Laguna Turpoccocha (lake, about 52 km), Aya Muqu (heritage site, about 33 km).

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

    96 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 forts & heritage, 8 other attractions, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Apongo?

    Laguna Tajata, about 21 km by road; Laguna Singua (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Apongo?

    Chinchica, about 18 km by road; Qarí (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Apongo?

    Ruinas de Inti Watana, about 19 km by road; Zona Arquologica de Cachipata (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Apongo?

    Start in Apongo, visit Laguna Turpoccocha, then Laguna Tajata, then Wachoaqasa, then Laguna Cuenhuacocha, then Usnu, and drive back — about 201 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Apongo?

    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 Apongo

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