Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Coracora

Coracora is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru, home to about 7,420 people. Within 50 km by road there are 30 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Ancascocha (17 km), Kiswarniyuq (29 km) and Islaqucha (53 km).

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Coracora, Peru
Coracora, Ayacucho district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Coracora at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Population
about 7,420
Coordinates
15.0333° S, 73.7833° W
Places within 50 km
30 (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 parks

Top places to visit near Coracora

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Coracora: 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 Coracora, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coracora

48 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Laguna Parinacochas (2 km); the best-known is Laguna Ancascocha (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Coracora

37 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Muchapampa (1 km); the best-known is Kiswarniyuq (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Coracora

18 parks within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Plaza de Coracora (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Coracora

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Chuchuhuanca (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coracora

8 churches within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves de Coracora (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Coracora

2 museums within 100 km of Coracora. The closest is Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coracora

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 129 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coracora
  2. 17 km Laguna Ancascocha · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 15 km Pumawiri · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  4. 6 km Kiswarniyuq · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 14 km Wachwani · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  6. 47 km Inka Wasi · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 30 km Back to Coracora

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From travellers near Coracora

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coracora by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs848Laguna Parinacochas (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints837Muchapampa (1 km)
    Parks518Plaza de Coracora (2 km)
    Forts & heritage411Chuchuhuanca (3 km)
    Churches48Parroquia Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves de Coracora (2 km)
    Other attractions03Hacienda El Cóndor Pasa (67 km)
    Museums12Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Safari Puquio (67 km)

    Coracora: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coracora?

    Laguna Ancascocha (lake, about 17 km), Kiswarniyuq (viewpoint, about 29 km), Wachwani (viewpoint, about 21 km), Pumawiri (viewpoint, about 23 km), Muchapampa (viewpoint, about 1 km), Laguna Parinacochas (lake, about 2 km).

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

    30 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 4 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Coracora?

    Laguna Parinacochas, about 2 km by road; Laguna Ancascocha (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coracora?

    Muchapampa, about 1 km by road; Wachwani (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Coracora?

    Plaza de Coracora, about 2 km by road; Plaza (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coracora?

    Start in Coracora, visit Laguna Ancascocha, then Pumawiri, then Kiswarniyuq, then Wachwani, then Inka Wasi, and drive back — about 129 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coracora?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Coracora

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Coracora’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Coracora on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.