Amazonas district, Peru

Places to visit near Soloco

Soloco is a town in Amazonas district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 32 caves, 16 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens and 15 churches. The must-see places are Purunllacta, Soloco (5 km), Purum Llaqta de Cheto (6 km) and Chachapoyas Museum (18 km).

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Soloco at a glance

Location
Amazonas district, Peru
Coordinates
6.2622° S, 77.7444° W
Places within 50 km
134 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches

Top places to visit near Soloco

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Soloco: 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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Caves near Soloco

86 caves within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Cueva del Rio Seco (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Soloco

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Purunllacta, Soloco (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Soloco

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (13 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Soloco

15 churches within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Parroquia El Sagrario (16 km); the best-known is Chachapoyas Museum (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Soloco

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Cañon del Sonche (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Soloco

9 parks within 100 km of Soloco. The closest is Pampas de Higos Urco (16 km); the best-known is Plaza de Armas (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Soloco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 51 km on the road.

  1. Start in Soloco
  2. 6 km Purum Llaqta de Cheto · heritage site, Amazonas
  3. 1 km Purunllacta, Soloco · heritage site, Amazonas
  4. 23 km Catedral · church, Amazonas
  5. 1 km Chachapoyas Museum · church, Amazonas
  6. 1 km Iglesia Santa Ana · church, Amazonas
  7. 19 km Back to Soloco

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How to reach Soloco

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    Within 15 km of Soloco

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Soloco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Caves3286Cueva del Rio Seco (3 km)
    Other attractions3637Resurgencia de la Piscigranja (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1619Purunllacta, Soloco (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens918Tilacancha Private Conservation Area (13 km)
    Churches1515Parroquia El Sagrario (16 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints810Cañon del Sonche (20 km)
    Parks99Pampas de Higos Urco (16 km)
    Waterfalls48Catarata Cajuache (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27Lagunas Malcamal (7 km)
    Museums34Museo El Reino De Las Nubes (18 km)

    Soloco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Soloco?

    Purunllacta, Soloco (heritage site, about 5 km), Purum Llaqta de Cheto (heritage site, about 6 km), Chachapoyas Museum (church, about 18 km), Catedral (church, about 18 km), Iglesia Santa Ana (church, about 19 km), Cueva del Rio Seco (cave, about 3 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 32 caves, 36 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens, 15 churches.

    Which is the nearest cave to Soloco?

    Cueva del Rio Seco, about 3 km by road; Pozo del Torreon (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Soloco?

    Purunllacta, Soloco, about 5 km by road; Purum Llaqta de Cheto (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Soloco?

    Tilacancha Private Conservation Area, about 13 km by road; Cataratas de Gocta, Chachapoyas (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Soloco?

    Start in Soloco, visit Purum Llaqta de Cheto, then Purunllacta, Soloco, then Catedral, then Chachapoyas Museum, then Iglesia Santa Ana, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Soloco?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for caves and churches.

    Towns near Soloco

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Soloco’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.