Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Callalli

Callalli is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Samaccota (17 km), Chungara (25 km) and Source of the Amazon River (33 km).

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Callalli at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.5083° S, 71.4456° W
Places within 50 km
97 (3 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

Top places to visit near Callalli

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

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta (4 km); the best-known is Chungara (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Callalli

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Laguna Condoricocha (12 km); the best-known is Laguna Samaccota (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Callalli

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Momia Juanito (7 km); the best-known is Paraxra (7 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Callalli

8 churches within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Callalli

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Ovalo del Condor (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Callalli

4 parks within 100 km of Callalli. The closest is Baños Termales La Calera (24 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Callalli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 81 km on the road.

  1. Start in Callalli
  2. 7 km Paraxra · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 19 km Chungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 29 km Laguna Samaccota · lake, Arequipa
  5. 6 km Wiswillani · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 14 km Molje Punco Cave · cave, Arequipa
  7. 6 km Back to Callalli

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How to reach Callalli

    All places near Callalli by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Callalli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints23100Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4054Laguna Condoricocha (12 km)
    Other attractions1012Centro de Interpretación Artesanal (3 km)
    Forts & heritage811Momia Juanito (7 km)
    Churches78Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Ovalo del Condor (28 km)
    Parks34Baños Termales La Calera (24 km)
    Waterfalls04Catarata de Pillones (57 km)
    Caves13Molje Punco Cave (6 km)
    Museums22Museo Arqueológico Chivay (28 km)

    Callalli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Callalli?

    Laguna Samaccota (lake, about 17 km), Chungara (viewpoint, about 25 km), Molje Punco Cave (cave, about 6 km), Paraxra (heritage site, about 7 km), Wiswillani (viewpoint, about 12 km), Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 33 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 7 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Callalli?

    Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta, about 4 km by road; Wiswillani (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Callalli?

    Laguna Condoricocha, about 12 km by road; Bocatoma Tuti (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Callalli?

    Momia Juanito, about 7 km by road; Paraxra (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Callalli?

    Start in Callalli, visit Paraxra, then Chungara, then Laguna Samaccota, then Wiswillani, then Molje Punco Cave, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Callalli?

    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.

    Towns near Callalli

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