Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Taray

Taray is a town in Cusco district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 churches. The must-see places are Intihuatana (4 km), Pisaq (4 km) and Kinsaqocha (12 km).

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Taray at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Coordinates
13.4275° S, 71.8675° W
Places within 50 km
154 (30 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Taray

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

133 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taray. The closest is Ñust'apata (3 km); the best-known is City of Cuzco (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Taray

71 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taray. The closest is Intihuatana (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taray

17 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taray. The closest is Challhuacocha (8 km); the best-known is Kinsaqocha (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Taray

14 churches within 100 km of Taray. The closest is San Sebastian (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Taray

9 museums within 100 km of Taray. The closest is Museum of Religious Art (19 km); the best-known is Inca Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taray

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taray. The closest is Pisaq National Archaeological Park (7 km); the best-known is Sacred Valley of the Incas (24 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Taray

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 55 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taray
  2. 4 km Intihuatana · heritage site, Cusco
  3. 1 km Pisaq · heritage site, Cusco
  4. 8 km Kinsaqocha · lake, Cusco
  5. 26 km Tampu Mach'ay · heritage site, Cusco
  6. 1 km Puka Pukara · heritage site, Cusco
  7. 15 km Back to Taray

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How to reach Taray

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    Within 15 km of Taray

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taray by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints65133Ñust'apata (3 km)
    Forts & heritage4071Intihuatana (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1017Challhuacocha (8 km)
    Churches1414San Sebastian (17 km)
    Museums99Museum of Religious Art (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Pisaq National Archaeological Park (7 km)
    Waterfalls39Catarata Sirenachayoq (13 km)
    Other attractions49Suchuna (19 km)
    Caves13Cueva Tambomachay (15 km)
    Treks12Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (19 km)
    Parks22Plazoleta Santa Catalina (19 km)
    Temples02Principal Temple (99 km)

    Taray: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taray?

    Intihuatana (heritage site, about 4 km), Pisaq (heritage site, about 4 km), Kinsaqocha (lake, about 12 km), Puka Pukara (heritage site, about 15 km), Tampu Mach'ay (heritage site, about 15 km), Sacsayhuaman National Archaeological Park (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 65 hill stations & viewpoints, 40 forts & heritage, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 churches, 9 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taray?

    Ñust'apata, about 3 km by road; Hatun Pukara (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taray?

    Intihuatana, about 4 km by road; Pisaq (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Taray?

    Challhuacocha, about 8 km by road; Quriqucha (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taray?

    Start in Taray, visit Intihuatana, then Pisaq, then Kinsaqocha, then Tampu Mach'ay, then Puka Pukara, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taray?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Taray

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