Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Challabamba

Challabamba is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 54 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 churches. The must-see places are Ninamarka (26 km), Kinsaqocha (31 km) and Pisaq (38 km).

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Challabamba at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.2042° S, 71.6544° W
Places within 50 km
54 (6 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 Challabamba

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Challabamba

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Pukara (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Challabamba

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Ninamarka (26 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Ninamarka · fort · Cusco · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Pisaq · fort · Cusco · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Intihuatana · fort · Cusco · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Chawaytiri · fort · Cusco · ~29 km
  • Tipón · fort · Cusco · ~54 km · Must-see
  • Puka Pukara · fort · Cusco · ~57 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Challabamba

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Kinsaqocha (31 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Challabamba

14 churches within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Colonial Church of Chinchero (59 km); the best-known is San Sebastian (59 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Challabamba

9 museums within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Challabamba

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Challabamba. The closest is Pisaq National Archaeological Park (35 km); the best-known is Sacred Valley of the Incas (55 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Challabamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 104 km on the road.

  1. Start in Challabamba
  2. 1 km Pukara · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 10 km Pacchayoq · waterfall, Cusco
  4. 21 km Qhispi Rumiyuq · viewpoint, Cusco
  5. 13 km Ninamarka · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 28 km Kinsaqocha · lake, Cusco
  7. 31 km Back to Challabamba

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From travellers near Challabamba

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How to reach Challabamba

    All places near Challabamba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Challabamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints36117Pukara (1 km)
    Forts & heritage951Ninamarka (26 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs216Kinsaqocha (31 km)
    Churches014Colonial Church of Chinchero (59 km)
    Museums29Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens28Pisaq National Archaeological Park (35 km)
    Other attractions07Suchuna (61 km)
    Waterfalls35Pacchayoq (10 km)
    Caves03Cueva Tambomachay (57 km)
    Treks02Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (61 km)
    Parks02Plazoleta Santa Catalina (62 km)

    Challabamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Challabamba?

    Pukara (viewpoint, about 1 km), Ninamarka (heritage site, about 26 km), Pacchayoq (waterfall, about 10 km), Kinsaqocha (lake, about 31 km), Qhispi Rumiyuq (viewpoint, about 14 km), Pisaq (heritage site, about 38 km).

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

    54 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Challabamba?

    Pukara, about 1 km by road; Qhispi Rumiyuq (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Challabamba?

    Ninamarka, about 26 km by road; Chawaytiri (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Challabamba?

    Kinsaqocha, about 31 km by road; Challhuacocha (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Challabamba?

    Start in Challabamba, visit Pukara, then Pacchayoq, then Qhispi Rumiyuq, then Ninamarka, then Kinsaqocha, and drive back — about 104 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Challabamba?

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

    Towns near Challabamba

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