Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Ccolo

Ccolo is a town in Arequipa district, Peru, home to about 3,857 people. Within 50 km by road there are 102 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Chungara (20 km), Laguna Samaccota (21 km) and Source of the Amazon River (27 km).

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Ccolo at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Population
about 3,857
Coordinates
15.5061° S, 71.4918° W
Places within 50 km
102 (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 Ccolo

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

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta (6 km); the best-known is Chungara (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ccolo

49 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Laguna Condoricocha (7 km); the best-known is Laguna Samaccota (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Ccolo

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Momia Juanito (7 km); the best-known is Paraxra (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ccolo

8 churches within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ccolo

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Ovalo del Condor (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ccolo

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Ccolo. The closest is Catarata de Pillones (61 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ccolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 85 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ccolo
  2. 20 km Chungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  3. 19 km Paraxra · heritage site, Arequipa
  4. 14 km Laguna Samaccota · lake, Arequipa
  5. 6 km Wiswillani · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 14 km Molje Punco Cave · cave, Arequipa
  7. 12 km Back to Ccolo

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    Within 15 km of Ccolo

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ccolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints27117Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3849Laguna Condoricocha (7 km)
    Other attractions1113Centro de Interpretación Artesanal (5 km)
    Forts & heritage911Momia Juanito (7 km)
    Churches88Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens38Ovalo del Condor (24 km)
    Waterfalls04Catarata de Pillones (61 km)
    Caves13Molje Punco Cave (12 km)
    Parks33Baños Termales La Calera (20 km)
    Museums22Museo Mallqui Pallay (23 km)

    Ccolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ccolo?

    Chungara (viewpoint, about 20 km), Laguna Samaccota (lake, about 21 km), Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 27 km), Paraxra (heritage site, about 8 km), Molje Punco Cave (cave, about 12 km), Wiswillani (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    102 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ccolo?

    Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta, about 6 km by road; Wiswillani (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ccolo?

    Laguna Condoricocha, about 7 km by road; Bocatoma Tuti (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ccolo?

    Momia Juanito, about 7 km by road; Paraxra (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ccolo?

    Start in Ccolo, visit Chungara, then Paraxra, then Laguna Samaccota, then Wiswillani, then Molje Punco Cave, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ccolo?

    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 Ccolo

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