Places to visit near

Macachacra

Macachacra is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 131 places to visit: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage and 36 churches. The must-see places are Pikimachay, Marayniyoq and Laguna Pampacocha.

12.9833° S, 74.2000° W

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Within 30 km130 places
Within 50 km131
Must-see8
Notable67
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Macachacra

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Macachacra
  2. Laguna Pampacochalake · 45 min
  3. Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  4. Templo de Santo Domingochurch · 30 min
  5. Marayniyoqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Pikimachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Macachacra
Today’s loopMacachacraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Macachacra?

Pikimachay (heritage site, about 9 km), Marayniyoq (heritage site, about 11 km), Laguna Pampacocha (lake, about 12 km), Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 13 km), Tinyaq (heritage site, about 1 km), Inka Raqay (heritage site, about 2 km).

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

131 places on Spotwander: 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 16 parks, 15 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Macachacra?

Iguain- Huanta, about 4 km by road; Mirador del Cristo Blanco (8 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Macachacra?

Tinyaq, about 1 km by road; Inka Raqay (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Macachacra?

Start in Macachacra, visit Laguna Pampacocha, then Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary, then Templo de Santo Domingo, then Marayniyoq, then Pikimachay, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.