Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Oyolo

Oyolo is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Challwa Q'asa (62 km), Hatun Sisiwa (72 km) and Pallarcocha (83 km).

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Oyolo at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.1797° S, 73.1861° W
Places within 50 km
52
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 parks

Top places to visit near Oyolo

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

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Puka Urqu (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Oyolo

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Lagunas Ranrapgro (10 km); the best-known is Kunturqucha (34 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Oyolo

19 parks within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Pausa (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Oyolo

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Huaña (25 km); the best-known is Marpa, Peru (28 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Oyolo

8 churches within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oyolo

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oyolo. The closest is Laguna De Chaquicocha (40 km); the best-known is Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (53 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Oyolo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 91 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oyolo
  2. 15 km Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 20 km Lujmani · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 17 km Cotuahusi Canion · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 11 km Ushua · waterfall, Arequipa
  6. 16 km Puka Urqu · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 12 km Back to Oyolo

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From travellers near Oyolo

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    All places near Oyolo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oyolo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22105Puka Urqu (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1143Lagunas Ranrapgro (10 km)
    Parks419Plaza de Armas de Pausa (25 km)
    Forts & heritage410Huaña (25 km)
    Churches18Iglesia Matriz de Pauza (25 km)
    Other attractions56Hacienda El Cóndor Pasa (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Laguna De Chaquicocha (40 km)
    Waterfalls33Ushua (27 km)
    Museums01Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (83 km)

    Oyolo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oyolo?

    Puka Urqu (viewpoint, about 12 km), Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) (viewpoint, about 15 km), Lujmani (viewpoint, about 17 km), Cotuahusi Canion (viewpoint, about 24 km), Ushua (waterfall, about 27 km), Marpa, Peru (heritage site, about 28 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 1 church.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Oyolo?

    Puka Urqu, about 12 km by road; Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato) (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Oyolo?

    Lagunas Ranrapgro, about 10 km by road; Laguna Accuya (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oyolo?

    Plaza de Armas de Pausa, about 25 km by road; Plaza (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oyolo?

    Start in Oyolo, visit Volcán Auquihuato (Ver Cerro Auquihuato), then Lujmani, then Cotuahusi Canion, then Ushua, then Puka Urqu, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oyolo?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Oyolo

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