Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Colcha

Colcha is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit — 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Tipón (39 km), Pomacanchi (43 km) and Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (46 km).

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Colcha at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.8519° S, 71.8033° W
Places within 50 km
39 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Colcha

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Colcha: 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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Things to see near Colcha, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Colcha

154 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Hatun Urqu (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Colcha

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Waqrapukara (28 km); the best-known is Tipón (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Colcha

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Waqwaqucha (25 km); the best-known is Pomacanchi (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Colcha

16 churches within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (30 km); the best-known is San Sebastian (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Colcha

9 museums within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Qorikancha (52 km); the best-known is Museo Histórico Regional (52 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colcha

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colcha. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colcha

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 185 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colcha
  2. 11 km Pumawasi · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 45 km Tipón · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 71 km Pomacanchi · lake, Cusco
  5. 31 km Kuntur Sinqa · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 17 km Hatun Urqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 10 km Back to Colcha

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How to reach Colcha

    All places near Colcha by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colcha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints19154Hatun Urqu (10 km)
    Forts & heritage1249Waqrapukara (28 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs419Waqwaqucha (25 km)
    Churches216Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (30 km)
    Museums09Qorikancha (52 km)
    Other attractions06Twelve-angled-stone (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (33 km)
    Waterfalls05Catarata Sirenachayoq (72 km)
    Caves03Cueva Tambomachay (57 km)
    Parks02Plazoleta Santa Catalina (52 km)
    Treks02Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (52 km)

    Colcha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colcha?

    Hatun Urqu (viewpoint, about 10 km), Pumawasi (viewpoint, about 11 km), Tipón (heritage site, about 39 km), Kuntur Sinqa (viewpoint, about 20 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 43 km), Tawqa Urqu (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    39 places on Spotwander: 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colcha?

    Hatun Urqu, about 10 km by road; Pumawasi (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Colcha?

    Waqrapukara, about 28 km by road; Mawk'allaqta (30 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colcha?

    Waqwaqucha, about 25 km by road; Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colcha?

    Start in Colcha, visit Pumawasi, then Tipón, then Pomacanchi, then Kuntur Sinqa, then Hatun Urqu, and drive back — about 185 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colcha?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Colcha

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