Peru

Places to visit near Chapimarca

Chapimarca is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches and 4 parks. The must-see places are Laguna Suytuccocha (35 km), Laguna Orjococha (47 km) and Iglesia de Andahuaylas (62 km).

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Chapimarca at a glance

Location
Peru
Coordinates
13.9753° S, 73.0650° W
Places within 50 km
53 (2 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Chapimarca

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

53 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Sondor (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chapimarca

42 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Laguna Acceñe (20 km); the best-known is Laguna Suytuccocha (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Chapimarca

19 churches within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (17 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Andahuaylas (62 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chapimarca

18 parks within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Plaza de Toros Mollebamba (21 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Chapimarca

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Yanaca (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Chapimarca

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Chapimarca. The closest is Cascada Santa Rosa (83 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chapimarca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 178 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chapimarca
  2. 24 km Sondor · viewpoint, Apurímac
  3. 9 km Wask'aqucha (Apurímac) · lake, Apurímac
  4. 14 km Huch'uy Q'urawiri · viewpoint, Apurímac
  5. 21 km Laguna Orjococha · lake, Apurímac
  6. 75 km Laguna Suytuccocha · lake, Apurímac
  7. 35 km Back to Chapimarca

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From travellers near Chapimarca

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How to reach Chapimarca

    All places near Chapimarca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chapimarca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints653Sondor (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3342Laguna Acceñe (20 km)
    Churches519Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (17 km)
    Parks418Plaza de Toros Mollebamba (21 km)
    Forts & heritage212Yanaca (35 km)
    Other attractions36каменный лес (16 km)
    Waterfalls04Cascada Santa Rosa (83 km)
    Caves03Cueva Millpu (72 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Zoologico Taraccasa (56 km)
    Museums02Museo De Illanya Abancay (54 km)
    Treks01Choquequirao Trek (79 km)

    Chapimarca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chapimarca?

    Laguna Suytuccocha (lake, about 35 km), Wask'aqucha (Apurímac) (lake, about 24 km), Sondor (viewpoint, about 24 km), Laguna Orjococha (lake, about 47 km), Huch'uy Q'urawiri (viewpoint, about 32 km), Wachuqucha (Apurímac) (lake, about 32 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 churches, 4 parks, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chapimarca?

    Sondor, about 24 km by road; Huch'uy Q'urawiri (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chapimarca?

    Laguna Acceñe, about 20 km by road; Laguna Taccanasu (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Chapimarca?

    Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú, about 17 km by road; Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chapimarca?

    Start in Chapimarca, visit Sondor, then Wask'aqucha (Apurímac), then Huch'uy Q'urawiri, then Laguna Orjococha, then Laguna Suytuccocha, and drive back — about 178 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chapimarca?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Chapimarca

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