Puno district, Peru

Places to visit near Asillo

Asillo is a town in Puno district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches and 13 parks. The must-see places are Pirwani (62 km), Achucallani (63 km) and Kuntur Pata (65 km).

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Asillo at a glance

Location
Puno district, Peru
Coordinates
14.7833° S, 70.3500° W
Places within 50 km
66
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; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Asillo

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

88 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Barranco (22 km); the best-known is Janq'u Q'awa (31 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Asillo

24 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Laguna Jallapicsé (14 km); the best-known is Laguna Orurillo (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Asillo

22 churches within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Templo San Jeronimo (1 km); the best-known is Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Asillo

21 parks within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Complejo Recreativo Villa Orurillo (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Asillo

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Obelisco José Domingo Choquehuanca (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Asillo

4 museums within 100 km of Asillo. The closest is Centro Cultural San Juan Pablo Ii (35 km); the best-known is Museo Litico Pukara (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Asillo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 96 km on the road.

  1. Start in Asillo
  2. 21 km Laguna Orurillo · lake, Puno
  3. 3 km Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz · church, Puno
  4. 11 km Janq'u Q'awa · viewpoint, Puno
  5. 8 km Jancacocha · lake, Puno
  6. 26 km Templo de San Anton · church, Puno
  7. 27 km Back to Asillo

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From travellers near Asillo

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How to reach Asillo

    All places near Asillo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Asillo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1588Barranco (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs824Laguna Jallapicsé (14 km)
    Churches1322Templo San Jeronimo (1 km)
    Parks1321Complejo Recreativo Villa Orurillo (23 km)
    Forts & heritage58Obelisco José Domingo Choquehuanca (27 km)
    Other attractions78José Domingo Choquehuanca y Béjar (28 km)
    Museums44Centro Cultural San Juan Pablo Ii (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Reserva Ecológica La Moya (35 km)
    Beaches & coast01Cochapata (67 km)

    Asillo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Asillo?

    Laguna Orurillo (lake, about 21 km), Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz (church, about 23 km), Jancacocha (lake, about 24 km), Templo San Jeronimo (church, about 1 km), Templo de San Anton (church, about 27 km), Janq'u Q'awa (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

    66 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 13 parks, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Asillo?

    Barranco, about 22 km by road; Mirador Turistico de Azángaro (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Asillo?

    Laguna Jallapicsé, about 14 km by road; Laguna Sutunda (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Asillo?

    Templo San Jeronimo, about 1 km by road; Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Asillo?

    Start in Asillo, visit Laguna Orurillo, then Templo de Nuestra Señora del Rosario Santa Cruz, then Janq'u Q'awa, then Jancacocha, then Templo de San Anton, and drive back — about 96 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Asillo?

    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; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Asillo

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