Apurímac district, Peru

Places to visit near Cachora

Cachora is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 waterfalls. The must-see places are Piedra de Sayhuite (5 km), Choquequirao (18 km) and Amparay (25 km).

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Cachora at a glance

Location
Apurímac district, Peru
Coordinates
13.5133° S, 72.8100° W
Places within 50 km
49 (5 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 Cachora

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

70 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Incahuasi (11 km); the best-known is Amparay (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Amparay · viewpoint · Cusco · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Yanama · viewpoint · Cusco · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Incahuasi · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~11 km
  • Q'illu Q'asa · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~17 km
  • Nevado Ampay · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~17 km
  • Cayco · viewpoint · Cusco · ~39 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Cachora

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Piedra de Sayhuite (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cachora

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Uspaccocha Lagoon (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Cachora

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Cascada Santa Rosa (14 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cachora

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Ampay National Sanctuary (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Cachora

5 caves within 100 km of Cachora. The closest is Mina Victoria I (26 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Cachora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 89 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cachora
  2. 5 km Piedra de Sayhuite · heritage site, Apurímac
  3. 27 km Amparay · viewpoint, Cusco
  4. 24 km Yanama · viewpoint, Cusco
  5. 15 km Choquequirao · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 9 km Choquequirao Trek · trek, Apurímac
  7. 9 km Back to Cachora

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How to reach Cachora

    All places near Cachora by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cachora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2670Incahuasi (11 km)
    Forts & heritage648Piedra de Sayhuite (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs213Uspaccocha Lagoon (14 km)
    Waterfalls511Cascada Santa Rosa (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens49Ampay National Sanctuary (15 km)
    Caves15Mina Victoria I (26 km)
    Other attractions05Phuyupatamarka (57 km)
    Churches23Iglesia San Pedro de Cachora (1 km)
    Treks22Choquequirao Trek (9 km)
    Parks12Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (17 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (60 km)

    Cachora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cachora?

    Piedra de Sayhuite (heritage site, about 5 km), Choquequirao (heritage site, about 18 km), Amparay (viewpoint, about 25 km), Yanama (viewpoint, about 29 km), Choquequirao Trek (trek, about 9 km), Inka Raqay, Peru (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 waterfalls, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cachora?

    Incahuasi, about 11 km by road; Q'illu Q'asa (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cachora?

    Piedra de Sayhuite, about 5 km by road; Inka Raqay, Peru (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cachora?

    Uspaccocha Lagoon, about 14 km by road; Humantay Lake (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cachora?

    Start in Cachora, visit Piedra de Sayhuite, then Amparay, then Yanama, then Choquequirao, then Choquequirao Trek, and drive back — about 89 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cachora?

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

    Towns near Cachora

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