Places to visit near

Tarucani

Tarucani is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches and 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Urququcha, Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve and Parwayuni.

16.1833° S, 71.0667° W

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see13
Notable85
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Tarucani

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:57 pm

128 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 Tarucani
  2. Urququchalake · 45 min
  3. Parwayuniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Phichunchäniviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Kunturiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Tarucani
Today’s loopTarucaniStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Tarucani?

Urququcha (lake, about 24 km), Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve (nature spot, about 25 km), Parwayuni (viewpoint, about 26 km), Kunturi (viewpoint, about 12 km), Phichunchäni (viewpoint, about 14 km), Puka Saya (viewpoint, about 21 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 30 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 churches, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 parks, 6 other attractions.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tarucani?

Kunturi, about 12 km by road; Phichunchäni (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Tarucani?

Iglesia Salinas Moche, about 32 km by road; Iglesia Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Tarucani?

Start in Tarucani, visit Urququcha, then Parwayuni, then Phichunchäni, then Kunturi, then Salinas y Aguada Blanca National Reserve, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.