Places to visit near

Cotahuasi

Cotahuasi is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Hatun Sisiwa, Pallarcocha and Chhijmuni.

15.2131° S, 72.8886° W

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Within 30 km55 places
Within 50 km79
Must-see22
Notable161
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cotahuasi

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:47 pm

71 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cotahuasi
  2. Catarata de Sipiawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Marpa, Peruheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Catarata de Uskunewaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Firuraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Saraqutuviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Cotahuasi
Today’s loopCotahuasiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cotahuasi?

Huiñao (viewpoint, about 2 km), Catarata de Sipia (waterfall, about 10 km), Catarata de Uskune (waterfall, about 11 km), Firura (viewpoint, about 12 km), Marpa, Peru (heritage site, about 14 km), Saraqutu (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

79 places on Spotwander: 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cotahuasi?

Mirador de Cotahuasi, about 1 km by road; Huiñao (2 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cotahuasi?

Estanque Yahuarcocha, about 8 km by road; Lagunas Accochiuche (17 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cotahuasi?

Start in Cotahuasi, visit Catarata de Sipia, then Marpa, Peru, then Catarata de Uskune, then Firura, then Saraqutu, and drive back — about 71 km by road in all.