Lima district, Peru

Places to visit near Copa

Copa is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 111 places to visit — 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 caves. The must-see places are Sarapococha (25 km), Cerro Minapata (30 km) and Laguna Colorcocha (31 km).

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Copa at a glance

Location
Lima district, Peru
Coordinates
10.3882° S, 77.0796° W
Places within 50 km
111 (14 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 caves

Top places to visit near Copa

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

171 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Copa. The closest is Yanacushman (12 km); the best-known is Cerro Minapata (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Copa

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Copa. The closest is Laguna Auxilio (20 km); the best-known is Sarapococha (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Copa

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Copa. The closest is Intipanawin (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Caves near Copa

4 caves within 100 km of Copa. The closest is Cave Entrance (40 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Copa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 145 km on the road.

  1. Start in Copa
  2. 12 km Yanacushman · viewpoint, Lima
  3. 19 km Laguna Colorcocha · lake, Lima
  4. 20 km Sarapococha · lake, Lima
  5. 14 km Cerro Minapata · viewpoint, Ancash
  6. 47 km Yuraq Punta · viewpoint, Ancash
  7. 33 km Back to Copa

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From travellers near Copa

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How to reach Copa

    All places near Copa by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Copa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints86171Yanacushman (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2137Laguna Auxilio (20 km)
    Forts & heritage218Intipanawin (21 km)
    Caves14Cave Entrance (40 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Cordillera Huayhuash Reserved Zone (28 km)
    Beaches & coast01Caral (93 km)

    Copa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Copa?

    Sarapococha (lake, about 25 km), Cerro Minapata (viewpoint, about 30 km), Laguna Colorcocha (lake, about 31 km), Yanacushman (viewpoint, about 12 km), Yuraq Punta (viewpoint, about 33 km), Wank'a Marka (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

    111 places on Spotwander: 86 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 cave, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Copa?

    Yanacushman, about 12 km by road; Huacshash (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Copa?

    Laguna Auxilio, about 20 km by road; Sarapococha (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Copa?

    Intipanawin, about 21 km by road; Yanaqi - Qillqamarka (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Copa?

    Start in Copa, visit Yanacushman, then Laguna Colorcocha, then Sarapococha, then Cerro Minapata, then Yuraq Punta, and drive back — about 145 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Copa?

    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 caves.

    Towns near Copa

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