Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Quilca

Quilca is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 2 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast, 11 churches and 9 parks. The must-see places are Petroglyphos del Toro Muerto (69 km) and Lagunas de Mejía National Sanctuary (97 km).

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Quilca at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
16.7142° S, 72.4353° W
Places within 50 km
58
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Quilca

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Forts & heritage near Quilca

60 forts & heritage within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is Wamp'uy (42 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Quilca

48 beaches & coast within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is Caleta de Quilca (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Quilca

37 churches within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera de Moquegua (36 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Quilca

32 parks within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is La Ancla (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Quilca

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is Quilca Lighthouse (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Quilca

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Quilca. The closest is Farallón (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Quilca

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 204 km on the road.

  1. Start in Quilca
  2. 1 km Quilca Lighthouse · viewpoint
  3. 42 km Wamp'uy · heritage site, Arequipa
  4. 71 km Cape Hornillos · nature spot
  5. 30 km Punta Islay Lighthouse · heritage site
  6. 60 km Back to Quilca

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How to reach Quilca

    All places near Quilca by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Quilca by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage260Wamp'uy (42 km)
    Beaches & coast2548Caleta de Quilca (1 km)
    Churches1137Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera de Moquegua (36 km)
    Parks932La Ancla (25 km)
    Other attractions010Baso Regulador (56 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints59Quilca Lighthouse (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves49Farallón (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Caleta San Jose (24 km)
    Museums03Casa de la Cultura (71 km)
    Temples01Coliseo de Gallos (60 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs01Laguna de San Camilo (65 km)

    Quilca: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Quilca?

    Quilca Lighthouse (viewpoint, about 1 km), Caleta de Quilca (beach, about 1 km), La Miel (beach, about 2 km), La Sorda (beach, about 2 km), Farallón (river spot, about 4 km), Cape Hornillos (nature spot, about 31 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 2 forts & heritage, 25 beaches & coast, 11 churches, 9 parks, 5 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Quilca?

    Wamp'uy, about 42 km by road; Cemeterio Inca (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Quilca?

    Caleta de Quilca, about 1 km by road; La Miel (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Quilca?

    Iglesia Alianza Cristiana y Misionera de Moquegua, about 36 km by road; Iglesia Adventista del Septimo Dia (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Quilca?

    Start in Quilca, visit Quilca Lighthouse, then Wamp'uy, then Cape Hornillos, then Punta Islay Lighthouse, and drive back — about 204 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Quilca?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Quilca

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