Places to visit near

Tambo

Tambo is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 153 places to visit: 39 churches, 31 forts & heritage and 19 parks. The must-see places are Laguna Pampacocha, Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary and Marayniyoq.

12.9333° S, 74.0167° W

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Within 30 km39 places
Within 50 km153
Must-see8
Notable35
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tambo

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:26 pm

77 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 Tambo
  2. Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuarysanctuary · 2 hrs
  3. Marayniyoqheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Pikimachayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Laguna Pampacochalake · 45 min
  6. Yanacochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Tambo
Today’s loopTamboStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tambo?

Laguna Pampacocha (lake, about 19 km), Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 20 km), Marayniyoq (heritage site, about 30 km), Pikimachay (heritage site, about 32 km), Yanacocha (lake, about 14 km), Kunturkunka (viewpoint, about 15 km).

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

153 places on Spotwander: 39 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 19 parks, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest church to Tambo?

Iglesia San Juan Bautista, about 2 km by road; Parroquia San Miguel Arcángel (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Tambo?

Battle of Ayacucho Obelisk, about 22 km by road; Obelisco En la Pampa de la Quinua (22 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tambo?

Start in Tambo, visit Pampa de Ayacucho Historic Sanctuary, then Marayniyoq, then Pikimachay, then Laguna Pampacocha, then Yanacocha, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.