Tacna district, Peru

Places to visit near Palca

Palca is a town in Tacna district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 13 churches and 7 museums. The must-see places are Wila Qullu (20 km), Cripta de Los Héroes (50 km) and Catedral de Tacna (51 km).

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Palca at a glance

Location
Tacna district, Peru
Coordinates
17.7753° S, 69.9603° W
Places within 50 km
104 (2 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Palca

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

100 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Palca. The closest is Chulluncane (12 km); the best-known is Wila Qullu (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Palca

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Palca. The closest is Wila Wilani (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Palca

18 churches within 100 km of Palca. The closest is San Pedro de Causuri (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Palca

10 museums within 100 km of Palca. The closest is Museo de Miculla (24 km); the best-known is Museo de Sitio del Alto de la Alianza (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Palca

9 parks within 100 km of Palca. The closest is Plaza Causuri (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Palca

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Palca. The closest is Laguna Blanca (46 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Palca

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Palca
  2. 13 km Wila Wilani · heritage site, Tacna
  3. 6 km Waña Q'awa · viewpoint, Tacna
  4. 10 km Paso Huaylillas Sur · viewpoint
  5. 9 km Chulluncane · viewpoint, Tacna
  6. 14 km Wila Qullu · viewpoint, Tacna
  7. 20 km Back to Palca

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How to reach Palca

    All places near Palca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Palca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints48100Chulluncane (12 km)
    Forts & heritage2225Wila Wilani (13 km)
    Churches1318San Pedro de Causuri (3 km)
    Museums710Museo de Miculla (24 km)
    Parks89Plaza Causuri (3 km)
    Other attractions37León de Tacna (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs16Laguna Blanca (46 km)
    Caves12Cuevas Qala Qala (44 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Vilacota Maure Regional Conservation Area (67 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Bab Ul Islam (52 km)
    Waterfalls11La Cascada Tienda No 5 (50 km)
    Beaches & coast01Faro Concordia (96 km)

    Palca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Palca?

    Wila Qullu (viewpoint, about 20 km), Chulluncane (viewpoint, about 12 km), Wila Wilani (heritage site, about 13 km), Waña Q'awa (viewpoint, about 13 km), Paso Huaylillas Sur (viewpoint, about 19 km), Complejo Arqueológico de Miculla (heritage site, about 24 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 48 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 7 museums, 8 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Palca?

    Chulluncane, about 12 km by road; Waña Q'awa (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Palca?

    Wila Wilani, about 13 km by road; Hito 57 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Palca?

    San Pedro de Causuri, about 3 km by road; Parroquia San José (31 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Palca?

    Start in Palca, visit Wila Wilani, then Waña Q'awa, then Paso Huaylillas Sur, then Chulluncane, then Wila Qullu, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Palca?

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

    Towns near Palca

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