Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Chuschi

Chuschi is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 83 places to visit — 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage and 3 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Yanacocha (39 km), Usnu (54 km) and Laguna Cuenhuacocha (57 km).

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Chuschi at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.5856° S, 74.3506° W
Places within 50 km
83 (1 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 Chuschi

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chuschi

56 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Ampatuyoc (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Chuschi

50 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Lagunas Ccachuna Ccocha (11 km); the best-known is Laguna Yanacocha (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Chuschi

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Pukara, Víctor Fajardo (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Chuschi

25 churches within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Iglesia de San Cristóbal de Putica (29 km); the best-known is Basílica Catedral (61 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Chuschi

14 parks within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Parque del Amor (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Chuschi

8 waterfalls within 100 km of Chuschi. The closest is Cascadas de Campanayuq Sarhua (16 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Chuschi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 59 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chuschi
  2. 13 km Millka · heritage site, Ayacucho
  3. 6 km Puywanniyuq · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  4. 6 km Pukara, Víctor Fajardo · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 3 km Ampatuyoc · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  6. 16 km Kiswara · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  7. 15 km Back to Chuschi

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    Within 15 km of Chuschi

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chuschi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2156Ampatuyoc (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2650Lagunas Ccachuna Ccocha (11 km)
    Forts & heritage1236Pukara, Víctor Fajardo (9 km)
    Churches325Iglesia de San Cristóbal de Putica (29 km)
    Other attractions820Aguas Termales Sarhua (15 km)
    Parks614Parque del Amor (28 km)
    Waterfalls58Cascadas de Campanayuq Sarhua (16 km)
    Museums07Museo Textil (60 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Intihuatana (48 km)
    Treks01Nevado Apacheta (51 km)

    Chuschi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chuschi?

    Pukara, Víctor Fajardo (heritage site, about 9 km), Ampatuyoc (viewpoint, about 11 km), Millka (heritage site, about 13 km), Puywanniyuq (viewpoint, about 13 km), Kiswara (viewpoint, about 15 km), Cascadas de Campanayuq Sarhua (waterfall, about 16 km).

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

    83 places on Spotwander: 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 8 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Chuschi?

    Ampatuyoc, about 11 km by road; Puywanniyuq (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Chuschi?

    Lagunas Ccachuna Ccocha, about 11 km by road; Laguna Llulluchacocha (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chuschi?

    Pukara, Víctor Fajardo, about 9 km by road; Millka (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chuschi?

    Start in Chuschi, visit Millka, then Puywanniyuq, then Pukara, Víctor Fajardo, then Ampatuyoc, then Kiswara, and drive back — about 59 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chuschi?

    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 Chuschi

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chuschi’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chuschi on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.