Apurímac district, Peru

Places to visit near Circa

Circa is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 62 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Orjococha (21 km), Piedra de Sayhuite (46 km) and Laguna Suytuccocha (55 km).

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Circa at a glance

Location
Apurímac district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8742° S, 72.8728° W
Places within 50 km
62 (2 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 parks

Top places to visit near Circa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Circa: 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 Circa

68 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Waman Ch'arpa (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Circa

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Qiwllaqucha (Abancay) (15 km); the best-known is Laguna Orjococha (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Circa

13 parks within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Plaza de Armas (14 km); the best-known is Parque Ecológico de Taraccasa (35 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Circa

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Usnu Muqu (35 km); the best-known is Piedra de Sayhuite (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Circa

9 churches within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Iglesia Evangelica Peruana Patibamba (32 km); the best-known is Virgin of the Rosary Cathedral, Abancay (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Circa

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Circa. The closest is Zoologico Taraccasa (35 km); the best-known is Ampay National Sanctuary (40 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Circa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Circa
  2. 22 km Huch'uy Q'urawiri · viewpoint, Apurímac
  3. 9 km Tipiqucha (Apurímac) · lake, Apurímac
  4. 7 km Qiwllaqucha (Abancay) · lake, Apurímac
  5. 11 km Waman Ch'arpa · viewpoint, Apurímac
  6. 2 km Laguna Orjococha · lake, Apurímac
  7. 21 km Back to Circa

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How to reach Circa

    All places near Circa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Circa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints868Waman Ch'arpa (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2630Qiwllaqucha (Abancay) (15 km)
    Parks1313Plaza de Armas (14 km)
    Forts & heritage312Usnu Muqu (35 km)
    Churches89Iglesia Evangelica Peruana Patibamba (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens26Zoologico Taraccasa (35 km)
    Waterfalls05Cascada Santa Rosa (64 km)
    Caves05Mina Victoria I (75 km)
    Other attractions13Agua Thermales (32 km)
    Treks02Choquequirao Trek (59 km)
    Museums11Museo De Illanya Abancay (33 km)

    Circa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Circa?

    Laguna Orjococha (lake, about 21 km), Qiwllaqucha (Abancay) (lake, about 15 km), Waman Ch'arpa (viewpoint, about 19 km), Tipiqucha (Apurímac) (lake, about 21 km), Huch'uy Q'urawiri (viewpoint, about 22 km), Q'urawiri (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    62 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 8 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Circa?

    Waman Ch'arpa, about 19 km by road; Huch'uy Q'urawiri (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Circa?

    Qiwllaqucha (Abancay), about 15 km by road; Lago Orccococha (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Circa?

    Plaza de Armas, about 14 km by road; Plaza de Toros Mollebamba (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Circa?

    Start in Circa, visit Huch'uy Q'urawiri, then Tipiqucha (Apurímac), then Qiwllaqucha (Abancay), then Waman Ch'arpa, then Laguna Orjococha, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Circa?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Circa

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