Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Cahuacho

Cahuacho is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Ancascocha (94 km) and Kiswarniyuq (100 km).

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Cahuacho at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.5061° S, 73.4792° W
Places within 50 km
23
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 parks

Top places to visit near Cahuacho

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

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Sara Sara (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Cahuacho

23 parks within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Plaza (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cahuacho

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Laguna Rititacana (23 km); the best-known is Lago Parinacochas (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Cahuacho

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Cruz de Madera (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Cahuacho

9 churches within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Cahuacho

4 beaches & coast within 100 km of Cahuacho. The closest is Aguada La Zorra (97 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Cahuacho

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 202 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cahuacho
  2. 42 km Lago Parinacochas · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 8 km Inka Wasi · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 41 km Sara Sara · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 51 km Ushua · waterfall, Arequipa
  6. 60 km Back to Cahuacho

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From travellers near Cahuacho

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How to reach Cahuacho

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cahuacho by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints240Sara Sara (26 km)
    Parks1323Plaza (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs318Laguna Rititacana (23 km)
    Forts & heritage111Cruz de Madera (1 km)
    Churches39Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (36 km)
    Other attractions14Hacienda El Cóndor Pasa (39 km)
    Beaches & coast04Aguada La Zorra (97 km)
    Waterfalls03Ushua (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Laguna De Chaquicocha (89 km)
    Museums01Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (79 km)

    Cahuacho: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cahuacho?

    Plaza (park, about 1 km), Sara Sara (viewpoint, about 26 km), Cruz de Madera (heritage site, about 1 km), Plaza (park, about 8 km), Plaza (park, about 14 km), Lago Parinacochas (lake, about 42 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 fort, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cahuacho?

    Sara Sara, about 26 km by road; Las Pirkas (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Cahuacho?

    Plaza, about 1 km by road; Plaza (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cahuacho?

    Laguna Rititacana, about 23 km by road; Lago Parinacochas (42 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cahuacho?

    Start in Cahuacho, visit Lago Parinacochas, then Inka Wasi, then Sara Sara, then Ushua, and drive back — about 202 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cahuacho?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Cahuacho

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