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Ayacucho

Ayacucho is a city in Ayacucho district, Peru of about 140,033 people. Within 50 km by road there are 120 places to visit: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage and 30 churches. The must-see places are Templo de Santo Domingo, Basílica Catedral and Marayniyoq.

13.1588° S, 74.2232° WPop. 140,033

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Within 30 km112 places
Within 50 km120
Must-see8
Notable76
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ayacucho

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

79 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 Ayacucho
  2. Wichqanaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Marayniyoqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pikimachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laguna Pampacochalake · 45 min
  6. Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Ayacucho
Today’s loopAyacuchoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ayacucho?

Templo de Santo Domingo (church, about 1 km), Basílica Catedral (church, about 1 km), Marayniyoq (heritage site, about 14 km), Pikimachay (heritage site, about 17 km), Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 22 km), Qunchupata (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

120 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 30 churches, 15 other attractions, 13 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ayacucho?

Acuchimay, about 2 km by road; Mirador Cerro Acuchimay (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ayacucho?

Andrés Avelino Cáceres, about 1 km by road; Centro Histórico Ayacucho (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ayacucho?

Start in Ayacucho, visit Wichqana, then Marayniyoq, then Pikimachay, then Laguna Pampacocha, then Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.