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Chignayhua

Chignayhua is a town in Cusco district, Peru of about 3,912 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Raqch'i, Pomacanchi and Wiluyu.

14.2461° S, 71.4444° WPop. 3,912

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Within 30 km11 places
Within 50 km29
Must-see32
Notable191
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Raqch'i, heritage site near Chignayhua
Must-see

Raqch'i

Heritage site · 14 km

Must-see

Pomacanchi

Lake · 34 km

Must-see

Wiluyu

Viewpoint · 46 km

Places near Chignayhua by type

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One day from Chignayhua

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:44 pm

109 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 Chignayhua
  2. Tunka Sukaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Pomacanchilake · 45 min
  4. Laguna Asnacochalake · 45 min
  5. Raqch'iheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ch'iyar Jaqhiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chignayhua
Today’s loopChignayhuaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chignayhua?

Raqch'i (heritage site, about 14 km), Tunka Suka (viewpoint, about 13 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 34 km), Volcán Quimsachata (viewpoint, about 16 km), Ch'iyar Jaqhi (viewpoint, about 17 km), Laguna Asnacocha (lake, about 19 km).

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

29 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 church.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chignayhua?

Tunka Suka, about 13 km by road; Volcán Quimsachata (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Chignayhua?

Laguna Asnacocha, about 19 km by road; Aqupiya Qucha (26 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chignayhua?

Start in Chignayhua, visit Tunka Suka, then Pomacanchi, then Laguna Asnacocha, then Raqch'i, then Ch'iyar Jaqhi, and drive back — about 109 km by road in all.