Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Ccorca

Ccorca is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 churches. The must-see places are Museo Histórico Regional (14 km), Basílica Menor de la Merced (14 km) and City of Cuzco (14 km).

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Ccorca at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.5850° S, 72.0597° W
Places within 50 km
130 (31 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 Ccorca

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

116 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Cerro Hueracocha (5 km); the best-known is City of Cuzco (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Ccorca

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Ch'iqullu (9 km); the best-known is Muyuqmarka (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ccorca

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Laguna Piuray (24 km); the best-known is Yanacocha (42 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Ccorca

14 churches within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén (13 km); the best-known is Basílica Menor de la Merced (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ccorca

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Sacred Valley of the Incas (32 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Ccorca

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Ccorca. The closest is Poq Poq Waterfall (29 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Ccorca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ccorca
  2. 14 km Museo Histórico Regional · museum, Cusco
  3. 1 km Basílica Menor de la Merced · church, Cusco
  4. 1 km Cuzco Cathedral · church, Cusco
  5. 1 km City of Cuzco · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 1 km Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán · church, Cusco
  7. 15 km Back to Ccorca

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    Within 15 km of Ccorca

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ccorca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints39116Cerro Hueracocha (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4471Ch'iqullu (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Laguna Piuray (24 km)
    Churches1314Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens410Sacred Valley of the Incas (32 km)
    Waterfalls410Poq Poq Waterfall (29 km)
    Museums89Museo Histórico Regional (14 km)
    Other attractions58Plaza de Armas (14 km)
    Caves34Cueva Tambomachay (20 km)
    Parks22Plazoleta Santa Catalina (15 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (15 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (88 km)

    Ccorca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ccorca?

    Museo Histórico Regional (museum, about 14 km), Basílica Menor de la Merced (church, about 14 km), City of Cuzco (viewpoint, about 14 km), Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán (church, about 15 km), Cuzco Cathedral (church, about 15 km), Templo de la Sagrada Familia (church, about 15 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 39 hill stations & viewpoints, 44 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 churches, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ccorca?

    Cerro Hueracocha, about 5 km by road; Cerro Mamacimuna (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ccorca?

    Ch'iqullu, about 9 km by road; Raqayraqayniyuq (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ccorca?

    Laguna Piuray, about 24 km by road; Quriqucha (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ccorca?

    Start in Ccorca, visit Museo Histórico Regional, then Basílica Menor de la Merced, then Cuzco Cathedral, then City of Cuzco, then Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ccorca?

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

    Towns near Ccorca

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