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Chiguata

Chiguata is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit: 60 churches, 44 parks and 10 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are San Francisco, Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa and Iglesia de la Compañia.

16.4000° S, 71.4000° W

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Within 30 km147 places
Within 50 km160
Must-see11
Notable54
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

San Francisco, church near Chiguata
Must-see

San Francisco

Church · 18 km

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa, church near Chiguata
Must-see

Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa

Church · 18 km

Iglesia de la Compañia, church near Chiguata
Must-see

Iglesia de la Compañia

Church · 18 km

Places near Chiguata by type

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One day from Chiguata

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:18 pm

122 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 Chiguata
  2. Misti Volcanoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. San Franciscochurch · 30 min
  4. Palacio Goyenecheheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sogay Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pichu Pichuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Chiguata
Today’s loopChiguataStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Chiguata?

San Francisco (church, about 18 km), Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa (church, about 18 km), Iglesia de la Compañia (church, about 18 km), Santa Catalina Monastery (monastery, about 18 km), Arequipa Peru Temple (church, about 19 km), Misti Volcano (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

160 places on Spotwander: 60 churches, 44 parks, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 other attractions, 9 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Chiguata?

Church of the Holy Spirit, about 1 km by road; Capilla (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Chiguata?

Plaza de Armas de Chiguata, about 1 km by road; Plaza de Cacayaco (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Chiguata?

Start in Chiguata, visit Misti Volcano, then San Francisco, then Palacio Goyeneche, then Sogay Waterfalls, then Pichu Pichu, and drive back — about 122 km by road in all.