Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Maca

Maca is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit — 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The must-see places are Source of the Amazon River (22 km), Chungara (42 km) and Laguna Samaccota (62 km).

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Maca at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.6417° S, 71.7694° W
Places within 50 km
153 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Maca

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

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maca. The closest is Ciudad del Recuerdo (1 km); the best-known is Nevado Quehuisha (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maca

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

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Forts & heritage near Maca

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maca. The closest is Tombs (3 km); the best-known is Uyo Uyo (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maca

13 churches within 100 km of Maca. The closest is Iglesia De Santa Ana (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Maca

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Maca. The closest is Laguna Tres Colores (4 km); the best-known is Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Maca

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Maca. The closest is Sangalle Waterfalls (28 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Maca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maca
  2. 13 km Uyo Uyo · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 13 km Colquere · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 4 km Nevado Mismi · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 10 km Nevado Quehuisha · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 32 km Volcán Hualca Hualca · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 18 km Back to Maca

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How to reach Maca

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    Within 15 km of Maca

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints59126Ciudad del Recuerdo (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3338Laguna Chaquijocha (10 km)
    Other attractions1818Monument to the Incas Against the Conquerors (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1213Tombs (3 km)
    Churches1313Iglesia De Santa Ana (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Laguna Tres Colores (4 km)
    Waterfalls36Sangalle Waterfalls (28 km)
    Parks44Plaza Mayor de Pinchollo (10 km)
    Museums44Museo Mallqui Pallay (22 km)
    Caves13Molje Punco Cave (49 km)
    Treks11Camino de Colca (26 km)

    Maca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maca?

    Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 22 km), Uyo Uyo (heritage site, about 13 km), Nevado Quehuisha (viewpoint, about 16 km), Colquere (viewpoint, about 17 km), Volcán Hualca Hualca (viewpoint, about 18 km), Nevado Mismi (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    153 places on Spotwander: 59 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 other attractions, 12 forts & heritage, 13 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maca?

    Ciudad del Recuerdo, about 1 km by road; Mirador de Choquetico (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Maca?

    Laguna Chaquijocha, about 10 km by road; Laguna Jatuncocha (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maca?

    Tombs, about 3 km by road; Chimba Fortress (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maca?

    Start in Maca, visit Uyo Uyo, then Colquere, then Nevado Mismi, then Nevado Quehuisha, then Volcán Hualca Hualca, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maca?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Maca

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