MuyuqmarkaSacsayhuaman National Archaeological ParkCerro PatacanchaSitio Arqueológico RumiWasiSitio Arqueológico Wayna TawqarayMachucollpa
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Poroy

Poroy is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The must-see places are Muyuqmarka, Museo Histórico Regional and Basílica Menor de la Merced.

13.4950° S, 72.0433° W

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see50
Notable212
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Muyuqmarka, heritage site near Poroy
Must-see

Muyuqmarka

Heritage site · 8 km

Museo Histórico Regional, museum near Poroy
Must-see

Museo Histórico Regional

Museum · 9 km

Basílica Menor de la Merced, church near Poroy
Must-see

Basílica Menor de la Merced

Church · 9 km

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One day from Poroy

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:30 pm

60 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 Poroy
  2. Muyuqmarkaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Sitio Arqueológico RumiWasiheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sacsayhuaman National Archaeological Parkheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cerro Patacanchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Machucollpaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Poroy
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Poroy?

Muyuqmarka (heritage site, about 8 km), Museo Histórico Regional (museum, about 9 km), Basílica Menor de la Merced (church, about 9 km), Inca Museum (museum, about 9 km), Templo de la Sagrada Familia (church, about 9 km), Cuzco Cathedral (church, about 9 km).

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

163 places on Spotwander: 64 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Poroy?

Cerro Rumiorjo, about 3 km by road; Cerro Huarahuaylla (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Poroy?

Quespewara, about 7 km by road; Muyuqmarka (8 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Poroy?

Start in Poroy, visit Muyuqmarka, then Sitio Arqueológico RumiWasi, then Sacsayhuaman National Archaeological Park, then Cerro Patacancha, then Machucollpa, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.