Places to visit near

Sañayca

Sañayca is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 9 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Suytuccocha, Laguna Chaupijocha and Chiriaco.

14.2069° S, 73.3356° W

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Within 30 km13 places
Within 50 km41
Must-see12
Notable68
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Sañayca

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:45 pm

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

What are the best places to visit near Sañayca?

Bosque de Piedra (attraction, about 19 km), Cueva Millpu (cave, about 23 km), Yanaca (heritage site, about 26 km), Laguna Suytuccocha (lake, about 54 km), Awkimarka (heritage site, about 34 km), Laguna Chaupijocha (lake, about 56 km).

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

41 places on Spotwander: 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 4 forts & heritage, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Sañayca?

Laguna Ronco, about 21 km by road; Laguna Pillcocancha (29 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Sañayca?

Mirador de Killka, about 19 km by road; Altivo Pisti (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sañayca?

Start in Sañayca, visit Cueva Millpu, then Laguna Chaupijocha, then Awkimarka, then Laguna Suytuccocha, then Yanaca, and drive back — about 250 km by road in all.