Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Iray

Iray is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 12 parks. The must-see places are Pallarcocha (41 km), Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto (54 km) and Volcán Jechapita (61 km).

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Iray at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.8564° S, 72.6256° W
Places within 50 km
44 (1 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 parks

Top places to visit near Iray

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

104 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Cordillera Solimana (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Iray

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Mawk'allaqta (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Iray

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Laguna Caracara (36 km); the best-known is Pallarcocha (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Iray

21 parks within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Plaza Mayor de Chuquibamba (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Iray

19 churches within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Iray

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Iray. The closest is Shankillay (65 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Iray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 230 km on the road.

  1. Start in Iray
  2. 24 km Mawk'allaqta · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 14 km Ñawicha · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 13 km Pallarcocha · lake, Arequipa
  5. 53 km Qullpa · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 72 km Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto · heritage site, Arequipa
  7. 54 km Back to Iray

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How to reach Iray

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Iray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints12104Cordillera Solimana (3 km)
    Forts & heritage433Mawk'allaqta (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs330Laguna Caracara (36 km)
    Parks1221Plaza Mayor de Chuquibamba (4 km)
    Churches619Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (5 km)
    Other attractions314Antena de Celular (5 km)
    Waterfalls06Shankillay (65 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Valle de Majes (20 km)
    Museums22Parque Jurásico Querulpa (46 km)
    Beaches & coast02Pampa de Majes (87 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla (73 km)
    Temples01Coliseo de Gallos (91 km)

    Iray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Iray?

    Pallarcocha (lake, about 41 km), Mawk'allaqta (heritage site, about 24 km), Cordillera Solimana (viewpoint, about 3 km), Ñawicha (viewpoint, about 29 km), Plaza Mayor de Chuquibamba (park, about 4 km), Plaza Candelaria (park, about 5 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 forts & heritage, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 parks, 6 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Iray?

    Cordillera Solimana, about 3 km by road; Huellas de Dinosaurios (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Iray?

    Mawk'allaqta, about 24 km by road; Pueblo Viejo (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Iray?

    Laguna Caracara, about 36 km by road; Pallarcocha (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Iray?

    Start in Iray, visit Mawk'allaqta, then Ñawicha, then Pallarcocha, then Qullpa, then Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto, and drive back — about 230 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Iray?

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

    Towns near Iray

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