Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Pacocha

Pacocha is a town in Moquegua district, Peru, home to about 7,588 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 22 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 11 parks and 4 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Cape Coles (11 km), Catedral Santo Domingo (83 km) and Toquepala Caves (96 km).

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Pacocha at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Population
about 7,588
Coordinates
17.6460° S, 71.3448° W
Places within 50 km
58 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Pacocha

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Beaches & coast near Pacocha

41 beaches & coast within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Playa Piedras Negras (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Pacocha

34 churches within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Iglesia San Jerónimo (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Pacocha

28 parks within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Ilo (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Pacocha

18 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Monumento A Luis Eduardo Valcárcel (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Pacocha

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Susuca (10 km). Best time: september to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pacocha

8 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pacocha. The closest is Cruz (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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How to reach Pacocha

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    Within 15 km of Pacocha

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pacocha by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast2241Playa Piedras Negras (1 km)
    Churches1134Iglesia San Jerónimo (1 km)
    Parks1128Plaza de Armas de Ilo (1 km)
    Forts & heritage418Monumento A Luis Eduardo Valcárcel (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves39Susuca (10 km)
    Other attractions18Glorieta José Gálvez (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints48Cruz (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Cape Coles (11 km)
    Museums13Museo Chiribaya (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Bofedales de Ite (59 km)
    Caves01Toquepala Caves (96 km)
    Waterfalls01Mollisaja (96 km)

    Pacocha: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pacocha?

    Cape Coles (nature spot, about 11 km), Iglesia San Jerónimo (church, about 1 km), Plaza de Armas de Ilo (park, about 1 km), Plaza Mariscal Nieto (park, about 1 km), Glorieta José Gálvez (attraction, about 1 km), Plaza El Trabajo (park, about 1 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 22 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 11 parks, 4 forts & heritage, 3 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest beach to Pacocha?

    Playa Piedras Negras, about 1 km by road; Ilo (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Pacocha?

    Iglesia San Jerónimo, about 1 km by road; Parroquia Sagrado Corazón de Jesús (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pacocha?

    Plaza de Armas de Ilo, about 1 km by road; Plaza Mariscal Nieto (0 km) is next.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pacocha?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Pacocha

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