Places to visit near

Pomacocha

Pomacocha is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Suytuccocha, Chiriaco and Laguna Chaupijocha.

14.0844° S, 73.5889° W

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km53
Must-see10
Notable65
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Pomacocha

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:47 pm

271 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 Pomacocha
  2. Laguna Chaupijochalake · 45 min
  3. Cueva Millpucave · 1 hrs
  4. Awkimarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laguna Suytuccochalake · 45 min
  6. Chiriacoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Pomacocha
Today’s loopPomacochaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pomacocha?

Awkimarka (heritage site, about 5 km), Bosque de Piedra (attraction, about 33 km), Lagunas Jocha (lake, about 8 km), Laguna Suytuccocha (lake, about 56 km), Chiriaco (viewpoint, about 56 km), Iglesia San Pedro de Larcay (church, about 12 km).

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

53 places on Spotwander: 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Pomacocha?

Lagunas Jocha, about 8 km by road; Lagunas Caballo Jocha (17 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pomacocha?

Mirador de Killka, about 32 km by road; Mina Maria Mercedes Andahuaylas (33 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pomacocha?

Start in Pomacocha, visit Laguna Chaupijocha, then Cueva Millpu, then Awkimarka, then Laguna Suytuccocha, then Chiriaco, and drive back — about 271 km by road in all.