Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Aucara

Aucara is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage and 2 parks. The must-see places are Laguna Turpoccocha (34 km), Laguna Orconcocha (44 km) and Laguna Cuenhuacocha (52 km).

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Aucara at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
14.2808° S, 73.9761° W
Places within 50 km
93 (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 parks

Top places to visit near Aucara

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

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Laguna Jochal Pampa (1 km); the best-known is Quchapampa (Ayacucho) (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Aucara

54 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Apu "wachwaycerqa" (2 km); the best-known is Aqu Urqu (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Aucara

47 forts & heritage within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Tambo Huallhuay (1 km); the best-known is Aya Muqu (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Aucara

16 parks within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Plaza Mayor "felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala" (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Aucara

14 churches within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Templo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Aucara

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Aucara. The closest is Laguna De Ccochapampa (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Aucara

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 117 km on the road.

  1. Start in Aucara
  2. 1 km Quchapampa (Ayacucho) · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 4 km Aya Muqu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 16 km Aqu Urqu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 21 km Kanichi · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 41 km Laguna Turpoccocha · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 34 km Back to Aucara

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Aucara by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3781Laguna Jochal Pampa (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2754Apu "wachwaycerqa" (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2047Tambo Huallhuay (1 km)
    Other attractions419Escarpes de "tuku Waqnky" (3 km)
    Parks216Plaza Mayor "felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala" (1 km)
    Churches214Templo (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Laguna De Ccochapampa (1 km)
    Waterfalls03Entre Totora y (82 km)
    Caves01Cueva Millpu (70 km)
    Museums01Pampa Galeras (79 km)

    Aucara: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Aucara?

    Quchapampa (Ayacucho) (lake, about 1 km), Aya Muqu (heritage site, about 5 km), Laguna Turpoccocha (lake, about 34 km), Kanichi (heritage site, about 15 km), Aqu Urqu (viewpoint, about 18 km), Chipaw Marka (heritage site, about 18 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 37 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Aucara?

    Laguna Jochal Pampa, about 1 km by road; Quchapampa (Ayacucho) (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aucara?

    Apu "wachwaycerqa", about 2 km by road; Bosque de Piedras "rayu Pampa" (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Aucara?

    Tambo Huallhuay, about 1 km by road; Qhpaq Ñan/los Llanos (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Aucara?

    Start in Aucara, visit Quchapampa (Ayacucho), then Aya Muqu, then Aqu Urqu, then Kanichi, then Laguna Turpoccocha, and drive back — about 117 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Aucara?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Aucara

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