Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Morcolla

Morcolla is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 94 places to visit — 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Cuenhuacocha (44 km), Laguna Turpoccocha (52 km) and Laguna Chaupijocha (63 km).

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Morcolla at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
14.1106° S, 73.8714° W
Places within 50 km
94 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Morcolla

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Morcolla: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Morcolla

81 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Laguna Posmajocha (11 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Morcolla

55 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña (11 km); the best-known is Aqu Urqu (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Morcolla

49 forts & heritage within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Aya Muqu (23 km). Best time: october to february.

  • Aya Muqu · fort · Ayacucho · ~23 km
  • Chipaw Marka · fort · Ayacucho · ~36 km
  • Kanichi · fort · Ayacucho · ~40 km
  • Awkimarka · fort · Apurímac · ~43 km
  • Usnu · fort · Ayacucho · ~65 km · Must-see
  • Usqunta · fort · Ayacucho · ~50 km

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Churches near Morcolla

21 churches within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Morcolla

18 parks within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (14 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Morcolla

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Morcolla. The closest is Laguna De Ccochapampa (27 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Morcolla

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 138 km on the road.

  1. Start in Morcolla
  2. 23 km Aqu Urqu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 16 km Aya Muqu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 4 km Quchapampa (Ayacucho) · lake, Ayacucho
  5. 35 km Laguna Tajata · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 16 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 44 km Back to Morcolla

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Morcolla by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3081Laguna Posmajocha (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2255Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña (11 km)
    Forts & heritage2549Aya Muqu (23 km)
    Churches721Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (14 km)
    Parks318Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (14 km)
    Other attractions618Escarpes de "tuku Waqnky" (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Laguna De Ccochapampa (27 km)
    Waterfalls03Catarata Wisqiri (77 km)
    Caves02Cueva Millpu (63 km)
    Museums01Museo Uripa (84 km)

    Morcolla: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Morcolla?

    Aya Muqu (heritage site, about 23 km), Aqu Urqu (viewpoint, about 23 km), Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 44 km), Quchapampa (Ayacucho) (lake, about 26 km), Laguna Tajata (lake, about 31 km), Laguna Turpoccocha (lake, about 52 km).

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

    94 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Morcolla?

    Laguna Posmajocha, about 11 km by road; Laguna Malerba (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Morcolla?

    Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña, about 11 km by road; Carcavas de "tipinayuq" (23 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Morcolla?

    Aya Muqu, about 23 km by road; Ñaupa Chaka (25 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Morcolla?

    Start in Morcolla, visit Aqu Urqu, then Aya Muqu, then Quchapampa (Ayacucho), then Laguna Tajata, then Laguna Cuenhuacocha, and drive back — about 138 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Morcolla?

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

    Towns near Morcolla

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