Places to visit near

Charcana

Charcana is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 parks. The must-see places are Challwa Q'asa, Hatun Sisiwa and Pallarcocha.

15.2406° S, 73.0711° W

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see12
Notable95
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Charcana

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:26 pm

67 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Charcana
  2. Ushuawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cotuahusi Canionviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Marpa, Peruheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Lujmaniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Puka Urquviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Charcana
Today’s loopCharcanaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Charcana?

Puka Urqu (viewpoint, about 6 km), Cotuahusi Canion (viewpoint, about 7 km), Marpa, Peru (heritage site, about 11 km), Lujmani (viewpoint, about 12 km), Ushua (waterfall, about 14 km), Catarata de Sipia (waterfall, about 15 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 32 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 6 forts & heritage, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Charcana?

Arch of Stone, about 4 km by road; Puka Urqu (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Charcana?

Lagunas Ranrapgro, about 11 km by road; Laguna Pachapugro (14 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Charcana?

Start in Charcana, visit Ushua, then Cotuahusi Canion, then Marpa, Peru, then Lujmani, then Puka Urqu, and drive back — about 67 km by road in all.