Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Lamay

Lamay is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Pisaq (12 km), Intihuatana (13 km) and Kinsaqocha (13 km).

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Lamay at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.3642° S, 71.9239° W
Places within 50 km
162 (35 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 Lamay

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

117 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Ichhunayuq (9 km); the best-known is Cerro Patacancha (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Lamay

74 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Intiyuq K'uchu (1 km); the best-known is Pisaq (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lamay

14 churches within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Colonial Church of Chinchero (17 km); the best-known is San Blas (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lamay

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Challhuacocha (10 km); the best-known is Kinsaqocha (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lamay

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Pisaq National Archaeological Park (13 km); the best-known is Sacred Valley of the Incas (14 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Lamay

11 waterfalls within 100 km of Lamay. The closest is Catarata Sirenachayoq (2 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Lamay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 68 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamay
  2. 13 km Kinsaqocha · lake, Cusco
  3. 8 km Pisaq · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 1 km Intihuatana · heritage site, Cusco
  5. 23 km Cerro Patacancha · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 9 km Sacred Valley of the Incas · nature spot, Cusco
  7. 14 km Back to Lamay

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    Within 15 km of Lamay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints64117Ichhunayuq (9 km)
    Forts & heritage4874Intiyuq K'uchu (1 km)
    Churches1314Colonial Church of Chinchero (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs913Challhuacocha (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens611Pisaq National Archaeological Park (13 km)
    Waterfalls411Catarata Sirenachayoq (2 km)
    Museums99Inkariy Museum (11 km)
    Other attractions59Suchuna (21 km)
    Caves14Cueva Tambomachay (17 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (22 km)
    Parks22Plazoleta Santa Catalina (23 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (89 km)

    Lamay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamay?

    Pisaq (heritage site, about 12 km), Intihuatana (heritage site, about 13 km), Kinsaqocha (lake, about 13 km), Sacred Valley of the Incas (nature spot, about 14 km), Cerro Patacancha (viewpoint, about 15 km), Tampu Mach'ay (heritage site, about 17 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lamay?

    Ichhunayuq, about 9 km by road; Hatun Suyu Q'asa (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lamay?

    Intiyuq K'uchu, about 1 km by road; Huchuy Qosqo (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lamay?

    Colonial Church of Chinchero, about 17 km by road; Iglesia de la Recoleta (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamay?

    Start in Lamay, visit Kinsaqocha, then Pisaq, then Intihuatana, then Cerro Patacancha, then Sacred Valley of the Incas, and drive back — about 68 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamay?

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

    Towns near Lamay

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