Places to visit near

Ocobamba

Ocobamba is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 57 places to visit: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 8 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Chiriaco, Iglesia de Andahuaylas and Usnu.

13.4819° S, 73.5611° W

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km57
Must-see12
Notable66
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Ocobamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:51 pm

114 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 Ocobamba
  2. Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcassanctuary · 30 min
  3. Viscachayocviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Chiriacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Iglesia de Andahuaylaschurch · 30 min
  6. Cuevas de Sotoccmachaycave · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Ocobamba
Today’s loopOcobambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ocobamba?

Chiriaco (viewpoint, about 30 km), Iglesia de Andahuaylas (church, about 34 km), Viscachayoc (viewpoint, about 20 km), Cuevas de Sotoccmachay (cave, about 21 km), Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcas (sanctuary, about 30 km), Hatun Wasi (viewpoint, about 33 km).

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

57 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 churches, 8 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Ocobamba?

Laguna Huamina, about 9 km by road; Laguna Macmacocha (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Ocobamba?

Llamachayuq, about 34 km by road; Monumento de Anccohuayllo (35 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ocobamba?

Start in Ocobamba, visit Sanctuary of Our Lady of Cocharcas, then Viscachayoc, then Chiriaco, then Iglesia de Andahuaylas, then Cuevas de Sotoccmachay, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.