Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Querobamba

Querobamba is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage and 9 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Cuenhuacocha (43 km), Usnu (52 km) and Laguna Turpoccocha (63 km).

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Querobamba at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Coordinates
14.0133° S, 73.8397° W
Places within 50 km
88 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Querobamba

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Querobamba: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Querobamba

80 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Laguna Singua (10 km); the best-known is Laguna Cuenhuacocha (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Querobamba

52 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña (25 km); the best-known is Puntay Urqu (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Puntay Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~35 km
  • Aqu Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~37 km
  • Quchayuq · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~40 km
  • Chiriaco · viewpoint · Apurímac · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Rasuwillka · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~44 km
  • Ccarhuarazo · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~45 km

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Forts & heritage near Querobamba

50 forts & heritage within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Pucará (25 km); the best-known is Usnu (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Querobamba

25 churches within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Querobamba

16 parks within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Querobamba

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Querobamba. The closest is Catarata Wisqiri (74 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Querobamba

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 196 km on the road.

  1. Start in Querobamba
  2. 35 km Puntay Urqu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  3. 26 km Usnu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  4. 48 km Laguna Cuenhuacocha · lake, Ayacucho
  5. 16 km Laguna Tajata · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 34 km Aya Muqu · heritage site, Ayacucho
  7. 37 km Back to Querobamba

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How to reach Querobamba

    All places near Querobamba by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Querobamba by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2880Laguna Singua (10 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1752Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña (25 km)
    Forts & heritage2250Pucará (25 km)
    Churches925Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (1 km)
    Other attractions617Puczo (26 km)
    Parks516Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (1 km)
    Waterfalls05Catarata Wisqiri (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14Laguna De Ccochapampa (41 km)
    Caves02Cueva Millpu (67 km)
    Museums02Museo Uripa (70 km)

    Querobamba: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Querobamba?

    Laguna Cuenhuacocha (lake, about 43 km), Parroquia Santo Domingo de Guzman (church, about 1 km), Plaza de Armas de Querobamba (park, about 1 km), Usnu (heritage site, about 52 km), Laguna Tajata (lake, about 34 km), Puntay Urqu (viewpoint, about 35 km).

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

    88 places on Spotwander: 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 forts & heritage, 9 churches, 6 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Querobamba?

    Laguna Singua, about 10 km by road; Lagunas Ajumio (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Querobamba?

    Mirador Turistico del Cañon de Huacaña, about 25 km by road; Qarí (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Querobamba?

    Pucará, about 25 km by road; Raqa Raqaypata (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Querobamba?

    Start in Querobamba, visit Puntay Urqu, then Usnu, then Laguna Cuenhuacocha, then Laguna Tajata, then Aya Muqu, and drive back — about 196 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Querobamba?

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

    Towns near Querobamba

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Querobamba’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Querobamba on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.