Cochabamba district, Bolivia

Places to visit near Arani

Arani is a town in Cochabamba district, Bolivia, home to about 3,906 people. Within 50 km by road there are 71 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls and 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Iglesia de San Bartolomé (1 km), Parqu Qucha (19 km) and Qullpa Qucha (25 km).

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Arani, Bolivia
Arani, Cochabamba district, Bolivia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Arani at a glance

Location
Cochabamba district, Bolivia
Population
about 3,906
Coordinates
17.5685° S, 65.7688° W
Places within 50 km
71 (6 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage

Top places to visit near Arani

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

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Cerro Killi Killi (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Arani

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Inkachaka (46 km); the best-known is Cristo de la Concordia (55 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Arani

34 waterfalls within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Cascada Rosa Pampa (32 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arani

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Laguna Juntutuyo (14 km); the best-known is Parqu Qucha (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Arani

16 churches within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Iglesia de San Bartolomé (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Arani

9 museums within 100 km of Arani. The closest is Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arani

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 112 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arani
  2. 1 km Iglesia de San Bartolomé · church, Cochabamba
  3. 6 km Cerro Killi Killi · viewpoint, Cochabamba
  4. 28 km Qullpa Qucha · lake, Cochabamba
  5. 9 km Parqu Qucha · lake, Cochabamba
  6. 41 km Presa Rodeo Camino · lake, Cochabamba
  7. 27 km Back to Arani

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How to reach Arani

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arani by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3488Cerro Killi Killi (7 km)
    Forts & heritage338Inkachaka (46 km)
    Waterfalls1034Cascada Rosa Pampa (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1827Laguna Juntutuyo (14 km)
    Churches316Iglesia de San Bartolomé (1 km)
    Other attractions113Templo Antiguo de Santa Vera Cruz Tatala (49 km)
    Museums29Museo de Las Esculturas Jerusalen (35 km)
    Caves07Mureca Multirepuestos Cavero (57 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves03Isla 1 (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Jardín Botánico Martín Cárdenas (56 km)
    Parks02Plaza 14 de Septiembre (57 km)
    Treks01Quirusmayo to Cuidad de Ittas (68 km)

    Arani: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arani?

    Iglesia de San Bartolomé (church, about 1 km), Parqu Qucha (lake, about 19 km), Qullpa Qucha (lake, about 25 km), Presa Rodeo Camino (lake, about 27 km), Cerro Killi Killi (viewpoint, about 7 km), Sayt'u Qucha (Tiraque) (lake, about 30 km).

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

    71 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 10 waterfalls, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arani?

    Cerro Killi Killi, about 7 km by road; Wila Jaqhi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Arani?

    Inkachaka, about 46 km by road; Muralla Escalonada (47 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Arani?

    Cascada Rosa Pampa, about 32 km by road; Cascada Toro Warkhu (35 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arani?

    Start in Arani, visit Iglesia de San Bartolomé, then Cerro Killi Killi, then Qullpa Qucha, then Parqu Qucha, then Presa Rodeo Camino, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arani?

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

    Towns near Arani

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Arani’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Arani on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.