Places to visit near

Checacupe

Checacupe is a town in Cusco district, Peru of about 3,440 people. Within 50 km by road there are 56 places to visit: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pomacanchi, Raqch'i and Huampuni.

14.0269° S, 71.4528° WPop. 3,440

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Within 30 km22 places
Within 50 km56
Must-see49
Notable233
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Checacupe

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:06 pm

84 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 Checacupe
  2. Pomacanchilake · 45 min
  3. Aqupiya Quchalake · 45 min
  4. Ayamachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Raqch'iheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Machu Pitumarcaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Checacupe
Today’s loopChecacupeStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Checacupe?

Pomacanchi (lake, about 11 km), Raqch'i (heritage site, about 23 km), Aqupiya Qucha (lake, about 8 km), Ayamachay (heritage site, about 11 km), Parroquia San Nicolás (church, about 11 km), Machu Pitumarca (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

56 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 1 trek.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Checacupe?

Tuqtu, about 18 km by road; Tiklla Q'asa (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Checacupe?

Ayamachay, about 11 km by road; Machu Pitumarca (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Checacupe?

Start in Checacupe, visit Pomacanchi, then Aqupiya Qucha, then Ayamachay, then Raqch'i, then Machu Pitumarca, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.