Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Chalcos

Chalcos is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 81 places to visit — 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 churches. The must-see places are Usnu (38 km), Chiriaco (41 km) and Laguna Cuenhuacocha (55 km).

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Chalcos at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8478° S, 73.7533° W
Places within 50 km
81 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chalcos

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chalcos: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chalcos

68 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chalcos. The closest is Laguna Mensajocha (17 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (55 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chalcos

48 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chalcos. The closest is Pucará (1 km); the best-known is Usnu (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chalcos

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

  • Puntay Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~13 km
  • Quchayuq · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~14 km
  • Chiriaco · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Huampo · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~26 km
  • Hatun Wasi · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~36 km
  • Viscachayoc · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~37 km

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Churches near Chalcos

26 churches within 100 km of Chalcos. The closest is Iglesia de Virgen del Carmen Ayalca Ankara (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chalcos

16 parks within 100 km of Chalcos. The closest is Plaza de Armas Ccollccabamba (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Chalcos

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Chalcos. The closest is Batán (67 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chalcos

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 148 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chalcos
  2. 26 km Huampo · viewpoint, Apurímac
  3. 15 km Chiriaco · viewpoint, Apurímac
  4. 27 km Quchayuq · viewpoint, Apurímac
  5. 41 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 26 km Puntay Urqu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  7. 13 km Back to Chalcos

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How to reach Chalcos

    All places near Chalcos by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chalcos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2068Laguna Mensajocha (17 km)
    Forts & heritage1948Pucará (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1242Puntay Urqu (13 km)
    Churches1226Iglesia de Virgen del Carmen Ayalca Ankara (4 km)
    Parks816Plaza de Armas Ccollccabamba (25 km)
    Other attractions813Vicuña de Hualla (27 km)
    Waterfalls05Batán (67 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Intihuatana (47 km)
    Caves02Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (54 km)
    Museums12Museo Uripa (45 km)

    Chalcos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chalcos?

    Puntay Urqu (viewpoint, about 13 km), Quchayuq (viewpoint, about 14 km), Usnu (heritage site, about 38 km), Chiriaco (viewpoint, about 41 km), Huampo (viewpoint, about 26 km), Pucará (heritage site, about 1 km).

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

    81 places on Spotwander: 20 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 churches, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chalcos?

    Laguna Mensajocha, about 17 km by road; Laguna Singua (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chalcos?

    Pucará, about 1 km by road; Raqa Raqaypata (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chalcos?

    Puntay Urqu, about 13 km by road; Quchayuq (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chalcos?

    Start in Chalcos, visit Huampo, then Chiriaco, then Quchayuq, then Usnu, then Puntay Urqu, and drive back — about 148 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chalcos?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chalcos

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