Places to visit near

Paico

Paico is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 55 places to visit: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Chiriaco, Laguna Suytuccocha and Iglesia de Andahuaylas.

14.0378° S, 73.6436° W

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km55
Must-see10
Notable69
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Paico

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:26 pm

167 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 Paico
  2. Awkimarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Laguna Suytuccochalake · 45 min
  4. Chiriacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Huampoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Quchayuqviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Paico
Today’s loopPaicoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Paico?

Awkimarka (heritage site, about 14 km), Chiriaco (viewpoint, about 52 km), Lagunas Caballo Jocha (lake, about 9 km), Quchayuq (viewpoint, about 37 km), Parque San Juan de Pampa (park, about 12 km), Iglesia IEPJ (church, about 12 km).

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

55 places on Spotwander: 26 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 5 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Paico?

Lagunas Caballo Jocha, about 9 km by road; Laguna Tajracocha (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Paico?

Mina Maria Mercedes Andahuaylas, about 36 km by road; Quchayuq (37 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Paico?

Start in Paico, visit Awkimarka, then Laguna Suytuccocha, then Chiriaco, then Huampo, then Quchayuq, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.