Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Calacoa

Calacoa is a town in Moquegua district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches and 5 parks. The must-see places are Waytiri (40 km), Apacheta Limani (49 km) and Tutupaca (51 km).

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Calacoa at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Coordinates
16.7500° S, 70.7000° W
Places within 50 km
51 (2 must-see)
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 Calacoa

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

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Volcán Ticsani (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Calacoa

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Laguna de Camaña (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Calacoa

24 churches within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Iglesia de Calacoa (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Calacoa

11 parks within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Plaza de Sijuaya (13 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Calacoa

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Asana, Peru (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Calacoa

2 waterfalls within 100 km of Calacoa. The closest is Mollisaja (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Calacoa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Calacoa
  2. 14 km Volcán Ticsani · viewpoint, Moquegua
  3. 7 km Jach'a Sirka · viewpoint, Moquegua
  4. 1 km Chiñi Lakha · viewpoint, Moquegua
  5. 20 km Waytiri · viewpoint, Tacna
  6. 35 km Puma Sulu · viewpoint, Moquegua
  7. 23 km Back to Calacoa

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From travellers near Calacoa

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How to reach Calacoa

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Calacoa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27135Volcán Ticsani (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs830Laguna de Camaña (18 km)
    Churches724Iglesia de Calacoa (3 km)
    Parks511Plaza de Sijuaya (13 km)
    Forts & heritage210Asana, Peru (41 km)
    Other attractions210Sanctuary of the Lord of Mercies (37 km)
    Waterfalls02Mollisaja (56 km)
    Beaches & coast02Playa de Hilo (66 km)
    Caves01Toquepala Caves (77 km)
    Museums01Museo Contisuyo (69 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Salinas River Lagoon Marsh (78 km)

    Calacoa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Calacoa?

    Volcán Ticsani (viewpoint, about 14 km), Waytiri (viewpoint, about 40 km), Jach'a Sirka (viewpoint, about 20 km), Chiñi Lakha (viewpoint, about 20 km), Puma Sulu (viewpoint, about 23 km), Humajalso (viewpoint, about 27 km).

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

    51 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 churches, 5 parks, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Calacoa?

    Volcán Ticsani, about 14 km by road; Jach'a Sirka (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Calacoa?

    Laguna de Camaña, about 18 km by road; Laguna Toro Bravo (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Calacoa?

    Iglesia de Calacoa, about 3 km by road; Capilla de Carumas (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Calacoa?

    Start in Calacoa, visit Volcán Ticsani, then Jach'a Sirka, then Chiñi Lakha, then Waytiri, then Puma Sulu, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Calacoa?

    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 Calacoa

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