Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Coya

Coya is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 157 places to visit — 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 14 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pisaq (8 km), Intihuatana (8 km) and Kinsaqocha (11 km).

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Coya at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.3881° S, 71.8997° W
Places within 50 km
157 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Coya

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

123 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Ichhunayuq (5 km); the best-known is Cerro Patacancha (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Coya

72 forts & heritage within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Qhapaq Kancha (3 km); the best-known is Pisaq (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Coya

14 churches within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Colonial Church of Chinchero (20 km); the best-known is San Blas (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Coya

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Challhuacocha (7 km); the best-known is Kinsaqocha (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Coya

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Pisaq National Archaeological Park (10 km); the best-known is Sacred Valley of the Incas (18 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Coya

9 museums within 100 km of Coya. The closest is Inkariy Museum (16 km); the best-known is Inca Museum (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Coya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Coya
  2. 11 km Kinsaqocha · lake, Cusco
  3. 8 km Pisaq · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 1 km Intihuatana · heritage site, Cusco
  5. 19 km Puka Pukara · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 1 km Tampu Mach'ay · heritage site, Cusco
  7. 16 km Back to Coya

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    Within 15 km of Coya

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Coya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints63123Ichhunayuq (5 km)
    Forts & heritage4572Qhapaq Kancha (3 km)
    Churches1414Colonial Church of Chinchero (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Challhuacocha (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Pisaq National Archaeological Park (10 km)
    Museums99Inkariy Museum (16 km)
    Waterfalls49Catarata Sirenachayoq (6 km)
    Other attractions49Suchuna (20 km)
    Caves14Cueva Tambomachay (15 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (20 km)
    Parks22Plazoleta Santa Catalina (21 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (93 km)

    Coya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Coya?

    Pisaq (heritage site, about 8 km), Intihuatana (heritage site, about 8 km), Kinsaqocha (lake, about 11 km), Tampu Mach'ay (heritage site, about 16 km), Puka Pukara (heritage site, about 16 km), Sacsayhuaman National Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    157 places on Spotwander: 63 hill stations & viewpoints, 45 forts & heritage, 14 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Coya?

    Ichhunayuq, about 5 km by road; Hatun Pukara (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Coya?

    Qhapaq Kancha, about 3 km by road; Intiyuq K'uchu (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Coya?

    Colonial Church of Chinchero, about 20 km by road; Iglesia de la Recoleta (20 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Coya?

    Start in Coya, visit Kinsaqocha, then Pisaq, then Intihuatana, then Puka Pukara, then Tampu Mach'ay, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Coya?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Coya

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