Ayacucho district, Peru

Places to visit near Tambo

Tambo is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru, home to about 5,032 people. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage and 7 parks. The must-see places are Islaqucha (20 km), Laguna Ancascocha (21 km) and Kiswarniyuq (26 km).

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Tambo at a glance

Location
Ayacucho district, Peru
Population
about 5,032
Coordinates
14.7985° S, 73.9244° W
Places within 50 km
53 (5 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 parks

Top places to visit near Tambo

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

54 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Ocque Laguna (14 km); the best-known is Islaqucha (20 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tambo

42 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Quri Punchu (13 km); the best-known is Kiswarniyuq (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Kiswarniyuq · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Quri Punchu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~13 km
  • Pumawiri · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~25 km
  • Suparawra · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~26 km
  • Q'illu Urqu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~30 km
  • Millu · viewpoint · Ayacucho · ~33 km

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Forts & heritage near Tambo

28 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Busto de Bolognesi (31 km); the best-known is Ñawpallaqta (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Tambo

11 parks within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Plaza de Ccollana (30 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Tambo

8 churches within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Iglesia de Ccayao (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tambo

3 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tambo. The closest is Safari Puquio (31 km); the best-known is Pampa Galeras Bárbara D’Achille National Reserve (63 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Tambo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 113 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tambo
  2. 21 km Laguna Ancascocha · lake, Ayacucho
  3. 20 km Kiswarniyuq · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  4. 22 km Quri Punchu · viewpoint, Ayacucho
  5. 9 km Islaqucha · lake, Ayacucho
  6. 13 km Laguna Orconcocha · lake, Ayacucho
  7. 28 km Back to Tambo

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How to reach Tambo

    All places near Tambo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tambo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1954Ocque Laguna (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1442Quri Punchu (13 km)
    Forts & heritage628Busto de Bolognesi (31 km)
    Parks711Plaza de Ccollana (30 km)
    Churches58Iglesia de Ccayao (31 km)
    Other attractions06Puya Raimondii (61 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13Safari Puquio (31 km)
    Museums12Museo Municipal de Parinacochas (36 km)
    Caves01Cueva Millpu (91 km)

    Tambo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tambo?

    Islaqucha (lake, about 20 km), Laguna Ancascocha (lake, about 21 km), Kiswarniyuq (viewpoint, about 26 km), Laguna Orconcocha (lake, about 28 km), Quri Punchu (viewpoint, about 13 km), Laguna Parcco (lake, about 37 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 5 churches.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tambo?

    Ocque Laguna, about 14 km by road; Torococha Laguna (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tambo?

    Quri Punchu, about 13 km by road; Pumawiri (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tambo?

    Busto de Bolognesi, about 31 km by road; Ñawpallaqta (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tambo?

    Start in Tambo, visit Laguna Ancascocha, then Kiswarniyuq, then Quri Punchu, then Islaqucha, then Laguna Orconcocha, and drive back — about 113 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tambo?

    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 parks.

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