Places to visit near

Curahuasi

Curahuasi is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Piedra de Sayhuite, Amparay and Choquequirao.

13.5500° S, 72.7000° W

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km48
Must-see49
Notable189
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Curahuasi

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:09 pm

146 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 Curahuasi
  2. Piedra de Sayhuiteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Choquequiraoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Yanamaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Amparayviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Tarawasi Archeological Siteheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Curahuasi
Today’s loopCurahuasiStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Curahuasi?

Piedra de Sayhuite (heritage site, about 14 km), Amparay (viewpoint, about 21 km), Choquequirao (heritage site, about 32 km), Tarawasi Archeological Site (heritage site, about 37 km), Yanama (viewpoint, about 37 km), Choquequirao Trek (trek, about 23 km).

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

48 places on Spotwander: 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 church, 5 waterfalls.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Curahuasi?

Amparay, about 21 km by road; Suray (25 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Curahuasi?

Piedra de Sayhuite, about 14 km by road; Usnu Muqu (25 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Curahuasi?

Start in Curahuasi, visit Piedra de Sayhuite, then Choquequirao, then Yanama, then Amparay, then Tarawasi Archeological Site, and drive back — about 146 km by road in all.