Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Colta

Colta is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 31 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Challwa Q'asa (68 km), Kiswarniyuq (75 km) and Laguna Ancascocha (81 km).

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Colta at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
15.1622° S, 73.2947° W
Places within 50 km
31
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 Colta

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

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Las Pirkas (17 km); the best-known is Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Colta

39 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Lagunas Ranrapgro (25 km); the best-known is Kunturqucha (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Colta

21 parks within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Pausa (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Colta

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Huaña (38 km); the best-known is Marpa, Peru (43 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Colta

8 churches within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Colta

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Colta. The closest is Laguna De Chaquicocha (54 km); the best-known is Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (67 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Colta

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 161 km on the road.

  1. Start in Colta
  2. 19 km Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 19 km Kunturqucha · lake, Ayacucho
  4. 33 km Lujmani · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 13 km Puka Urqu · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 46 km Sara Sara · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  7. 31 km Back to Colta

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Colta by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints972Las Pirkas (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1039Lagunas Ranrapgro (25 km)
    Parks521Plaza de Armas de Pausa (18 km)
    Forts & heritage211Huaña (38 km)
    Churches18Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (18 km)
    Other attractions26Hacienda El Cóndor Pasa (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Laguna De Chaquicocha (54 km)
    Waterfalls23Ushua (39 km)
    Museums01Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (68 km)

    Colta: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Colta?

    Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) (viewpoint, about 19 km), Puka Urqu (viewpoint, about 26 km), Sara Sara (viewpoint, about 31 km), Lujmani (viewpoint, about 31 km), Kunturqucha (lake, about 36 km), Cotuahusi Canion (viewpoint, about 39 km).

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

    31 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 2 forts & heritage, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colta?

    Las Pirkas, about 17 km by road; Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Colta?

    Lagunas Ranrapgro, about 25 km by road; Laguna Accuya (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Colta?

    Plaza de Armas de Pausa, about 18 km by road; Plaza (24 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Colta?

    Start in Colta, visit Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato), then Kunturqucha, then Lujmani, then Puka Urqu, then Sara Sara, and drive back — about 161 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Colta?

    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 Colta

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