Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Taurisma

Taurisma is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 84 places to visit — 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage and 3 waterfalls. The must-see places are Hatun Sisiwa (42 km), Chhijmuni (52 km) and Challwa Q'asa (57 km).

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Taurisma at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.1750° S, 72.8503° W
Places within 50 km
84 (1 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

Top places to visit near Taurisma

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

217 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Cerro Teneccacca (5 km); the best-known is Huiñao (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Huiñao · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~6 km
  • Firura · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~10 km
  • Llamuqa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~12 km
  • Saraqutu · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~14 km
  • Kuntur Sayana · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~20 km
  • Hatun Sisiwa · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~42 km · Must-see

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taurisma

36 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Estanque Yahuarcocha (11 km); the best-known is Wansuqucha (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Taurisma

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Sitio Historico Huamahuarco (10 km); the best-known is Marpa, Peru (21 km). Best time: october to february.

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Waterfalls near Taurisma

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Catarata de Uskune (8 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taurisma

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Laguna De Chaquicocha (7 km); the best-known is Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Parks near Taurisma

3 parks within 100 km of Taurisma. The closest is Plaza Concepción (7 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Taurisma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 56 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taurisma
  2. 6 km Huiñao · viewpoint, Arequipa
  3. 10 km Firura · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 15 km Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve · nature spot, Arequipa
  5. 7 km Llamuqa · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 10 km Catarata de Uskune · waterfall, Arequipa
  7. 8 km Back to Taurisma

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    Within 15 km of Taurisma

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taurisma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints46217Cerro Teneccacca (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1936Estanque Yahuarcocha (11 km)
    Forts & heritage46Sitio Historico Huamahuarco (10 km)
    Other attractions55Puente Chipito (7 km)
    Waterfalls34Catarata de Uskune (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Laguna De Chaquicocha (7 km)
    Parks33Plaza Concepción (7 km)
    Churches11Iglesia San Pedro de Alca (13 km)

    Taurisma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taurisma?

    Huiñao (viewpoint, about 6 km), Catarata de Uskune (waterfall, about 8 km), Firura (viewpoint, about 10 km), Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve (nature spot, about 10 km), Llamuqa (viewpoint, about 12 km), Saraqutu (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    84 places on Spotwander: 46 hill stations & viewpoints, 19 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 forts & heritage, 5 other attractions, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taurisma?

    Cerro Teneccacca, about 5 km by road; Huiñao (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Taurisma?

    Estanque Yahuarcocha, about 11 km by road; Lagunas Accochiuche (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Taurisma?

    Sitio Historico Huamahuarco, about 10 km by road; Apu Llamoja (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taurisma?

    Start in Taurisma, visit Huiñao, then Firura, then Cotahuasi Subbasin Landscape Reserve, then Llamuqa, then Catarata de Uskune, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taurisma?

    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.

    Towns near Taurisma

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