Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Chipao

Chipao is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 100 places to visit — 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage and 4 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Orconcocha (33 km), Laguna Chaupijocha (39 km) and Islaqucha (41 km).

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Chipao at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
14.3661° S, 73.8767° W
Places within 50 km
100 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Chipao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Chipao: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chipao

73 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Laguna Lentahuay (9 km); the best-known is Laguna Orconcocha (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chipao

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Pichjajocha (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Chipao

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Chipaw Marka (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chipao

17 churches within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Templo (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chipao

16 parks within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Plaza Mayor "felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala" (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Chipao

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Chipao. The closest is Laguna De Ccochapampa (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Chipao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 39 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chipao
  2. 8 km Chunta · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 4 km Waytayuq · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  4. 8 km Pichjajocha · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 8 km Kanichi · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 10 km Chipaw Marka · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 1 km Back to Chipao

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How to reach Chipao

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    Within 15 km of Chipao

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chipao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4473Laguna Lentahuay (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2748Pichjajocha (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1943Chipaw Marka (1 km)
    Churches417Templo (18 km)
    Parks216Plaza Mayor "felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala" (18 km)
    Other attractions313Puya Raimondii (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Laguna De Ccochapampa (18 km)
    Waterfalls02Entre Totora y (94 km)
    Museums02Pampa Galeras (83 km)
    Caves01Cueva Millpu (57 km)

    Chipao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chipao?

    Chipaw Marka (heritage site, about 1 km), Pichjajocha (viewpoint, about 8 km), Chunta (viewpoint, about 8 km), Kanichi (heritage site, about 11 km), Waytayuq (viewpoint, about 12 km), Laguna Orconcocha (lake, about 33 km).

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

    100 places on Spotwander: 44 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 forts & heritage, 4 churches, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chipao?

    Laguna Lentahuay, about 9 km by road; Laguna Jenchens (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chipao?

    Pichjajocha, about 8 km by road; Chunta (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chipao?

    Chipaw Marka, about 1 km by road; Caniche (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chipao?

    Start in Chipao, visit Chunta, then Waytayuq, then Pichjajocha, then Kanichi, then Chipaw Marka, and drive back — about 39 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chipao?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Chipao

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chipao’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.