Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Cusipata

Cusipata is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit — 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Pomacanchi (17 km), Raqch'i (41 km) and Huampuni (44 km).

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Cusipata at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.9075° S, 71.4986° W
Places within 50 km
65 (7 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 Cusipata

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

Hill stations & viewpoints near Cusipata

192 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Quri (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Cusipata

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Machu Pitumarca (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cusipata

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Pomacanchi (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Cusipata

15 churches within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Parroquia San Nicolás (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Cusipata

7 museums within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (83 km); the best-known is Inca Museum (85 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Cusipata

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Cusipata. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Cusipata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 75 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cusipata
  2. 10 km Quri · viewpoint, Cusco
  3. 17 km Tuqtu · viewpoint, Cusco
  4. 1 km Hatun Ch'aqu · viewpoint, Cusco
  5. 4 km Tiklla Q'asa · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 26 km Pomacanchi · lake, Cusco
  7. 17 km Back to Cusipata

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From travellers near Cusipata

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How to reach Cusipata

    All places near Cusipata by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cusipata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints47192Quri (10 km)
    Forts & heritage632Machu Pitumarca (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs819Pomacanchi (17 km)
    Churches215Parroquia San Nicolás (29 km)
    Museums07Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (83 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (49 km)
    Other attractions04Santuario Señor de Coylloriti (62 km)
    Treks12Ausangate Circuit (40 km)
    Parks01Plazoleta Santa Catalina (84 km)
    Caves01Cueva Tambomachay (87 km)

    Cusipata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cusipata?

    Pomacanchi (lake, about 17 km), Quri (viewpoint, about 10 km), Tuqtu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Hatun Ch'aqu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Tiklla Q'asa (viewpoint, about 15 km), Machu Pitumarca (heritage site, about 15 km).

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

    65 places on Spotwander: 47 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 1 sanctuary.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cusipata?

    Quri, about 10 km by road; Tuqtu (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Cusipata?

    Machu Pitumarca, about 15 km by road; Ayamachay (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Cusipata?

    Pomacanchi, about 17 km by road; Waqwaqucha (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cusipata?

    Start in Cusipata, visit Quri, then Tuqtu, then Hatun Ch'aqu, then Tiklla Q'asa, then Pomacanchi, and drive back — about 75 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cusipata?

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

    Towns near Cusipata

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