Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Echarate

Echarate is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 13 parks and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Temple of the Moon (59 km), Phutuq K'usi (60 km) and Machu Picchu (60 km).

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Echarate at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
12.7351° S, 72.6157° W
Places within 50 km
38
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Echarate

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

83 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Siete Tinajas (5 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Echarate

55 forts & heritage within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Bolognesi (21 km); the best-known is Inka Tampu, Huayopata (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Echarate

16 parks within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Plazoleta (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Echarate

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Reserva Natural de Tunkimayo (30 km); the best-known is Chuyapi Urusayhua Regional Conservation Area (38 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Echarate

13 waterfalls within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Illapani Waterfall (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Echarate

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Echarate. The closest is Laguna Huamanmarcacocha (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Echarate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 185 km on the road.

  1. Start in Echarate
  2. 8 km Illapani Waterfall · waterfall, Cusco
  3. 30 km Cataratas Simbeni · waterfall, Cusco
  4. 23 km Chuyapi Urusayhua Regional Conservation Area · nature spot, Cusco
  5. 64 km Temple of the Moon · temple, Cusco
  6. 25 km Path to waterfall “El Oso” · waterfall, Cusco
  7. 35 km Back to Echarate

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From travellers near Echarate

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    All places near Echarate by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Echarate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints283Siete Tinajas (5 km)
    Forts & heritage755Bolognesi (21 km)
    Other attractions319Tunquimayo (25 km)
    Parks1316Plazoleta (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens315Reserva Natural de Tunkimayo (30 km)
    Waterfalls313Illapani Waterfall (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs010Laguna Huamanmarcacocha (53 km)
    Churches68Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Día de Pavayoc (20 km)
    Temples02Temple of the Moon (59 km)
    Museums12Museo Amazónico Andino (20 km)
    Caves02Great Cave (59 km)
    Treks01Salkantay Trail (82 km)

    Echarate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Echarate?

    Illapani Waterfall (waterfall, about 8 km), Siete Tinajas (viewpoint, about 5 km), Cataratas Simbeni (waterfall, about 32 km), Plazoleta (park, about 7 km), Path to waterfall “El Oso” (waterfall, about 35 km), Chuyapi Urusayhua Regional Conservation Area (nature spot, about 38 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 3 other attractions, 13 parks, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Echarate?

    Siete Tinajas, about 5 km by road; Valle de La Convención (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Echarate?

    Bolognesi, about 21 km by road; Mosocllacta (26 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Echarate?

    Plazoleta, about 7 km by road; Plaza (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Echarate?

    Start in Echarate, visit Illapani Waterfall, then Cataratas Simbeni, then Chuyapi Urusayhua Regional Conservation Area, then Temple of the Moon, then Path to waterfall “El Oso”, and drive back — about 185 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Echarate?

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

    Towns near Echarate

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