Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Choco

Choco is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage and 8 churches. The must-see places are Chachas Lake (19 km), Volcán Jechapita (25 km) and Volcán Chilcayoc (26 km).

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Choco at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.5756° S, 72.1300° W
Places within 50 km
153 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Choco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Choco: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Choco

149 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Sukna (11 km); the best-known is Volcán Jechapita (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Choco

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Laguna Fullchulna (17 km); the best-known is Chachas Lake (19 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Choco

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Ruinas de Jayaquima (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Choco

10 churches within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Church Llatica (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Choco

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Catarata de Huaruro (18 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Parks near Choco

4 parks within 100 km of Choco. The closest is Plaza (22 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Choco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 76 km on the road.

  1. Start in Choco
  2. 19 km Chachas Lake · lake, Arequipa
  3. 7 km Volcán Chilcayoc · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 1 km Volcán Jechapita · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 16 km Sukna · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 22 km Colca Canyon · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 11 km Back to Choco

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How to reach Choco

    All places near Choco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Choco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints93149Sukna (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2132Laguna Fullchulna (17 km)
    Other attractions1214Llahuar Hot Spring (16 km)
    Forts & heritage812Ruinas de Jayaquima (19 km)
    Churches810Church Llatica (18 km)
    Waterfalls44Catarata de Huaruro (18 km)
    Parks24Plaza (22 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua (25 km)
    Museums22Museo Juanita (22 km)
    Treks11Camino de Colca (23 km)
    Caves01Molje Punco Cave (96 km)

    Choco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Choco?

    Chachas Lake (lake, about 19 km), Volcán Jechapita (viewpoint, about 25 km), Volcán Chilcayoc (viewpoint, about 26 km), Sukna (viewpoint, about 11 km), Colca Canyon (viewpoint, about 11 km), Qallwa (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 93 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Choco?

    Sukna, about 11 km by road; Colca Canyon (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Choco?

    Laguna Fullchulna, about 17 km by road; Laguna Torombina (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Choco?

    Ruinas de Jayaquima, about 19 km by road; Kallimarca (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Choco?

    Start in Choco, visit Chachas Lake, then Volcán Chilcayoc, then Volcán Jechapita, then Sukna, then Colca Canyon, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Choco?

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

    Towns near Choco

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