Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Ccapi

Ccapi is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 1 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 churches. The must-see places are Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (47 km), Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (48 km) and City of Cuzco (48 km).

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Ccapi at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8528° S, 72.0792° W
Places within 50 km
52 (14 must-see)
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 Ccapi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ccapi: 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 Ccapi, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Ccapi

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Tawqa Urqu (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ccapi

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Mawk'allaqta (25 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ccapi

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac) (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ccapi

15 churches within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén (47 km); the best-known is Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Ccapi

9 museums within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Qorikancha (48 km); the best-known is Museo Histórico Regional (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ccapi

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ccapi. The closest is Tipón National Archaeological Park (56 km); the best-known is Sacred Valley of the Incas (69 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Ccapi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ccapi
  2. 13 km Tawqa Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 22 km Mawk'allaqta · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 23 km Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray · heritage site, Cusco
  5. 6 km Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán · church, Cusco
  6. 1 km City of Cuzco · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 48 km Back to Ccapi

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How to reach Ccapi

    All places near Ccapi by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ccapi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints15107Tawqa Urqu (13 km)
    Forts & heritage1158Mawk'allaqta (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs119Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac) (32 km)
    Churches1215Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén (47 km)
    Museums69Qorikancha (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Tipón National Archaeological Park (56 km)
    Other attractions46Qollmay;Collmar (41 km)
    Waterfalls04Poq Poq Waterfall (66 km)
    Caves13Pumawasi (50 km)
    Parks12Plazoleta Santa Catalina (49 km)
    Treks11Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (49 km)

    Ccapi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ccapi?

    Tawqa Urqu (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mawk'allaqta (heritage site, about 25 km), Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (heritage site, about 47 km), Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (church, about 48 km), City of Cuzco (viewpoint, about 48 km), Basílica Menor de la Merced (church, about 48 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 forts & heritage, 1 lake, 12 churches, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ccapi?

    Tawqa Urqu, about 13 km by road; Pumawasi (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ccapi?

    Mawk'allaqta, about 25 km by road; Ch'iqullu (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ccapi?

    Qiwllaqucha (Apurímac), about 32 km by road; Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland (56 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ccapi?

    Start in Ccapi, visit Tawqa Urqu, then Mawk'allaqta, then Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray, then Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, then City of Cuzco, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ccapi?

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

    Towns near Ccapi

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