Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Coporaque

Coporaque is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 144 places to visit — 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 11 churches. The must-see places are Source of the Amazon River (18 km), Chungara (33 km) and Laguna Samaccota (47 km).

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Coporaque at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.6272° S, 71.6461° W
Places within 50 km
144 (3 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 churches

Top places to visit near Coporaque

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coporaque

128 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Mirador San Antonio (1 km); the best-known is Colquere (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coporaque

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Laguna Ccachulla (8 km); the best-known is Laguna Samaccota (47 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Coporaque

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Pre-Inca Burial Site (1 km); the best-known is Uyo Uyo (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coporaque

11 churches within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coporaque

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Blacksmith's Square (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Coporaque

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Coporaque. The closest is Sangalle Waterfalls (44 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Coporaque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 95 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coporaque
  2. 4 km Uyo Uyo · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 13 km Colquere · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 25 km Chungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 34 km Ancachita · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 12 km Uskallaqta · heritage site, Arequipa
  7. 7 km Back to Coporaque

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coporaque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints55128Mirador San Antonio (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3437Laguna Ccachulla (8 km)
    Other attractions1616Aquas Calientes (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1113Pre-Inca Burial Site (1 km)
    Churches1111Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Blacksmith's Square (4 km)
    Waterfalls36Sangalle Waterfalls (44 km)
    Museums44Museo Mallqui Pallay (5 km)
    Parks33Baños Termales de Chacapi (5 km)
    Caves13Molje Punco Cave (33 km)
    Treks11Camino de Colca (42 km)

    Coporaque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coporaque?

    Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 18 km), Uyo Uyo (heritage site, about 4 km), Uskallaqta (heritage site, about 7 km), Colquere (viewpoint, about 12 km), Chungara (viewpoint, about 33 km), Ancachita (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

    144 places on Spotwander: 55 hill stations & viewpoints, 34 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage, 11 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coporaque?

    Mirador San Antonio, about 1 km by road; Qhawarina (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Coporaque?

    Laguna Ccachulla, about 8 km by road; Laguna Huarihuari (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coporaque?

    Pre-Inca Burial Site, about 1 km by road; Tumbas Shininea (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coporaque?

    Start in Coporaque, visit Uyo Uyo, then Colquere, then Chungara, then Ancachita, then Uskallaqta, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coporaque?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Coporaque

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