Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Oropesa

Oropesa is a town in Cusco district, Peru, home to about 4,022 people. Within 50 km by road there are 118 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 churches. The must-see places are Tipón (4 km), Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (24 km) and San Sebastian (24 km).

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Oropesa at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Population
about 4,022
Coordinates
13.5928° S, 71.7719° W
Places within 50 km
118 (23 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 Oropesa

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

156 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Huaypun (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Oropesa

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Tipón (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oropesa

21 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Oropesa

15 churches within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (17 km); the best-known is San Sebastian (24 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Oropesa

9 museums within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Qorikancha (29 km); the best-known is Inca Museum (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oropesa

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oropesa. The closest is Tipón National Archaeological Park (3 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oropesa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 54 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oropesa
  2. 3 km Tipón National Archaeological Park · nature spot, Cusco
  3. 1 km Tipón · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 22 km Sitio Arqueológico RumiWasi · heritage site, Cusco
  5. 2 km San Sebastian · church, Cusco
  6. 2 km Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray · heritage site, Cusco
  7. 24 km Back to Oropesa

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How to reach Oropesa

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    Within 15 km of Oropesa

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oropesa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45156Huaypun (6 km)
    Forts & heritage3254Tipón (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs721Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland (8 km)
    Churches1415Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (17 km)
    Museums89Qorikancha (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens47Tipón National Archaeological Park (3 km)
    Other attractions37Twelve-angled-stone (30 km)
    Waterfalls25Catarata Sirenachayoq (40 km)
    Caves13Cueva Tambomachay (31 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (30 km)
    Parks12Plazoleta Santa Catalina (30 km)

    Oropesa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oropesa?

    Tipón (heritage site, about 4 km), Tipón National Archaeological Park (nature spot, about 3 km), Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (heritage site, about 24 km), San Sebastian (church, about 24 km), Sitio Arqueológico RumiWasi (heritage site, about 25 km), Chuqi Pukyu (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    118 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 32 forts & heritage, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 8 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oropesa?

    Huaypun, about 6 km by road; Tauja (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oropesa?

    Tipón, about 4 km by road; Chuqi Pukyu (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oropesa?

    Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland, about 8 km by road; Laguna de Urcos (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oropesa?

    Start in Oropesa, visit Tipón National Archaeological Park, then Tipón, then Sitio Arqueológico RumiWasi, then San Sebastian, then Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray, and drive back — about 54 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oropesa?

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

    Towns near Oropesa

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