Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Qquea

Qquea is a town in Cusco district, Peru, home to about 3,482 people. Within 50 km by road there are 63 places to visit — 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 0 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Raqch'i (17 km), Pomacanchi (21 km) and Puman Tira (30 km).

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Qquea at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Population
about 3,482
Coordinates
14.0542° S, 71.3858° W
Places within 50 km
63 (9 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Qquea

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

229 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Qquea. The closest is Puma Qaqa (14 km); the best-known is Puman Tira (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Qquea

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Qquea. The closest is Laguna Asnacocha (14 km); the best-known is Pomacanchi (21 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Qquea

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Qquea. The closest is Ayamachay (10 km); the best-known is Raqch'i (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Qquea

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Qquea. The closest is Ausangate Regional Conservation Area (52 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Qquea

2 churches within 100 km of Qquea. The closest is Parroquia San Nicolás (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Qquea

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Qquea
  2. 21 km Pomacanchi · lake, Cusco
  3. 17 km Ayamachay · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 2 km Parroquia San Nicolás · church, Cusco
  5. 13 km Raqch'i · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 37 km Puman Tira · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 30 km Back to Qquea

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Qquea by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints50229Puma Qaqa (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs718Laguna Asnacocha (14 km)
    Forts & heritage413Ayamachay (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Ausangate Regional Conservation Area (52 km)
    Churches12Parroquia San Nicolás (9 km)
    Treks11Ausangate Circuit (44 km)
    Other attractions01Santuario Señor de Coylloriti (73 km)

    Qquea: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Qquea?

    Raqch'i (heritage site, about 17 km), Pomacanchi (lake, about 21 km), Parroquia San Nicolás (church, about 9 km), Puman Tira (viewpoint, about 30 km), Ayamachay (heritage site, about 10 km), Wila Kunka (viewpoint, about 31 km).

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

    63 places on Spotwander: 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 1 church, 1 trek.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Qquea?

    Puma Qaqa, about 14 km by road; Volcán Quimsachata (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Qquea?

    Laguna Asnacocha, about 14 km by road; Aqupiya Qucha (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Qquea?

    Ayamachay, about 10 km by road; Machu Pitumarca (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Qquea?

    Start in Qquea, visit Pomacanchi, then Ayamachay, then Parroquia San Nicolás, then Raqch'i, then Puman Tira, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Qquea?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Qquea

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