Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Tapay

Tapay is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 165 places to visit — 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Source of the Amazon River (34 km), Chachas Lake (44 km) and Volcán Jechapita (50 km).

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Tapay at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.5781° S, 71.9392° W
Places within 50 km
165 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tapay

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tapay: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapay

134 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Bridge San Juan (3 km); the best-known is Sillane (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tapay

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Laguna Chaquijocha (14 km); the best-known is Chachas Lake (44 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tapay

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Ruins Qaqa Tapay (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tapay

12 churches within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Iglesia de Tapay (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tapay

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Tapay

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Tapay. The closest is Sangalle Waterfalls (5 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tapay

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 37 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapay
  2. 8 km Sillane · viewpoint, Arequipa
  3. 6 km Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua · nature spot, Arequipa
  4. 7 km Catarata de Huaruro · waterfall, Arequipa
  5. 1 km Waterfall Huaruro Lookout · waterfall, Arequipa
  6. 10 km Sangalle Waterfalls · waterfall, Arequipa
  7. 5 km Back to Tapay

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How to reach Tapay

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    Within 15 km of Tapay

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapay by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints79134Bridge San Juan (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3343Laguna Chaquijocha (14 km)
    Other attractions1515Small Bridge (2 km)
    Forts & heritage914Ruins Qaqa Tapay (1 km)
    Churches1212Iglesia de Tapay (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua (6 km)
    Waterfalls35Sangalle Waterfalls (5 km)
    Museums44One Room Museum About Local Culture (3 km)
    Parks44Plaza Mayor de Pinchollo (14 km)
    Caves03Molje Punco Cave (70 km)
    Treks11Camino de Colca (4 km)

    Tapay: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapay?

    Sangalle Waterfalls (waterfall, about 5 km), Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua (nature spot, about 6 km), Sillane (viewpoint, about 8 km), Waterfall Huaruro Lookout (waterfall, about 10 km), Catarata de Huaruro (waterfall, about 10 km), Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 34 km).

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

    165 places on Spotwander: 79 hill stations & viewpoints, 33 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 other attractions, 9 forts & heritage, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapay?

    Bridge San Juan, about 3 km by road; Mirador de San Juan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tapay?

    Laguna Chaquijocha, about 14 km by road; Laguna Culijra (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tapay?

    Ruins Qaqa Tapay, about 1 km by road; Kallimarca (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapay?

    Start in Tapay, visit Sillane, then Geopark Colca and Volcanoes of Andagua, then Catarata de Huaruro, then Waterfall Huaruro Lookout, then Sangalle Waterfalls, and drive back — about 37 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapay?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tapay

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