Apurímac district, Peru

Places to visit near Cotaruse

Cotaruse is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches and 1 parks. The must-see places are Utkhu (57 km), Laguna Chaupijocha (57 km) and Challwa Q'asa (60 km).

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Cotaruse at a glance

Location
Apurímac district, Peru
Coordinates
14.4158° S, 73.2078° W
Places within 50 km
22
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 and parks

Top places to visit near Cotaruse

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

101 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cotaruse. The closest is Altivo Pisti (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Altivo Pisti · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~21 km
  • Kiswarani · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~22 km
  • Utkhu · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~57 km · Must-see
  • Challwa Q'asa · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Sara Sara · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Q'illu Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~48 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cotaruse

76 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cotaruse. The closest is Laguna Pumacocha (32 km); the best-known is Laguna Chaupijocha (57 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cotaruse

10 churches within 100 km of Cotaruse. The closest is Iglesia de Cotaruse (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Cotaruse

7 parks within 100 km of Cotaruse. The closest is Plaza de Armas Colca (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Cotaruse

5 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cotaruse. The closest is Trono de la Virgen Cocharcas (4 km); the best-known is Yanaca (29 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Cotaruse

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 203 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cotaruse
  2. 36 km Cueva Millpu · cave, Apurímac
  3. 45 km Yanaca · heritage site, Apurímac
  4. 18 km Altivo Pisti · viewpoint, Apurímac
  5. 2 km Kiswarani · viewpoint, Apurímac
  6. 45 km Utkhu · viewpoint, Apurímac
  7. 57 km Back to Cotaruse

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From travellers near Cotaruse

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How to reach Cotaruse

    All places near Cotaruse by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cotaruse by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5101Altivo Pisti (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs576Laguna Pumacocha (32 km)
    Churches210Iglesia de Cotaruse (1 km)
    Other attractions58Baños Termales de Pincahuacho (22 km)
    Parks17Plaza de Armas Colca (5 km)
    Forts & heritage35Trono de la Virgen Cocharcas (4 km)
    Caves11Cueva Millpu (36 km)

    Cotaruse: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cotaruse?

    Altivo Pisti (viewpoint, about 21 km), Kiswarani (viewpoint, about 22 km), Iglesia de Cotaruse (church, about 1 km), Yanaca (heritage site, about 29 km), Trono de la Virgen Cocharcas (heritage site, about 4 km), Iglesia de la Virgen Cocharcas (church, about 5 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 5 other attractions, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cotaruse?

    Altivo Pisti, about 21 km by road; Kiswarani (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cotaruse?

    Laguna Pumacocha, about 32 km by road; Laguna Huanca (40 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cotaruse?

    Iglesia de Cotaruse, about 1 km by road; Iglesia de la Virgen Cocharcas (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cotaruse?

    Start in Cotaruse, visit Cueva Millpu, then Yanaca, then Altivo Pisti, then Kiswarani, then Utkhu, and drive back — about 203 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cotaruse?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Cotaruse

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