Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Colca

Colca is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 101 places to visit — 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage and 11 churches. The must-see places are Usnu (14 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (35 km) and Chiriaco (72 km).

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Colca at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
13.7147° S, 74.0331° W
Places within 50 km
101 (2 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 Colca

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

62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Baño del Inca (14 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (35 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Colca

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Wacramarca (24 km); the best-known is Puntay Urqu (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Colca

51 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Pilluchu (8 km); the best-known is Usnu (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colca

23 churches within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Parroquia San Luis (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Colca

17 parks within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Parque Pescadito (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colca

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colca. The closest is Intihuatana (16 km); the best-known is Bosque de Puya Raimondi–Titankayocc Regional Conservation Area (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 111 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colca
  2. 35 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 27 km Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 16 km Pilluchu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  5. 6 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  6. 11 km Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 16 km Back to Colca

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    Within 15 km of Colca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2362Baño del Inca (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1055Wacramarca (24 km)
    Forts & heritage2651Pilluchu (8 km)
    Churches1123Parroquia San Luis (7 km)
    Parks1017Parque Pescadito (7 km)
    Other attractions1316Piedra de Vaticicio (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37Intihuatana (16 km)
    Waterfalls57Batán (26 km)
    Museums02Museo Uripa (54 km)
    Caves01Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (81 km)

    Colca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colca?

    Usnu (heritage site, about 14 km), Pilluchu (heritage site, about 8 km), Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (heritage site, about 10 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 35 km), Pumaqucha (Ayacucho) (lake, about 16 km), Pumaqucha (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    101 places on Spotwander: 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 10 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colca?

    Baño del Inca, about 14 km by road; Laguna Pomaccocha (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colca?

    Wacramarca, about 24 km by road; Qarí (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colca?

    Pilluchu, about 8 km by road; Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colca?

    Start in Colca, visit Laguna Cuenhuacocha, then Ñawpallaqta, Fajardo, then Pilluchu, then Usnu, then Pumaqucha (Ayacucho), and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colca?

    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 Colca

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