Peru

Places to visit near Capacmarca

Capacmarca is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 9 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Pomacanchi (62 km), Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (65 km) and San Sebastian (67 km).

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Capacmarca at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
14.0081° S, 71.9981° W
Places within 50 km
9
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Capacmarca

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Capacmarca: 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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Things to see near Capacmarca, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Capacmarca

74 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Tawqa Urqu (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Capacmarca

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Waqrapukara (41 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Capacmarca

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac) (47 km); the best-known is Pomacanchi (62 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Capacmarca

15 churches within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (63 km); the best-known is San Sebastian (67 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Capacmarca

8 museums within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Qorikancha (68 km); the best-known is Museo Histórico Regional (68 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Capacmarca

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Capacmarca. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (64 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Capacmarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 118 km on the road.

  1. Start in Capacmarca
  2. 21 km Tawqa Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 15 km Pumawasi · viewpoint, Cusco
  4. 19 km Hatun Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  5. 21 km Waqrapukara · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 10 km Kuntur Sinqa · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 32 km Back to Capacmarca

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From travellers near Capacmarca

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How to reach Capacmarca

    All places near Capacmarca by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Capacmarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints674Tawqa Urqu (21 km)
    Forts & heritage246Waqrapukara (41 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs115Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac) (47 km)
    Churches015Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (63 km)
    Museums08Qorikancha (68 km)
    Other attractions05Qollmay;Collmar (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (64 km)
    Caves03Pumawasi (74 km)
    Waterfalls03Poq Poq Waterfall (87 km)
    Parks02Plazoleta Santa Catalina (68 km)
    Treks01Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (69 km)

    Capacmarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Capacmarca?

    Tawqa Urqu (viewpoint, about 21 km), Pumawasi (viewpoint, about 24 km), Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 32 km), Hatun Urqu (viewpoint, about 41 km), Waqrapukara (heritage site, about 41 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 62 km).

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

    9 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Capacmarca?

    Tawqa Urqu, about 21 km by road; Pumawasi (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Capacmarca?

    Waqrapukara, about 41 km by road; Mawk'allaqta (42 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Capacmarca?

    Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac), about 47 km by road; Waqwaqucha (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Capacmarca?

    Start in Capacmarca, visit Tawqa Urqu, then Pumawasi, then Hatun Urqu, then Waqrapukara, then Kuntur Sinqa, and drive back — about 118 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Capacmarca?

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

    Towns near Capacmarca

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