Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Tisco

Tisco is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage and 2 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Samaccota (13 km), Chungara (20 km) and Source of the Amazon River (40 km).

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Tisco at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.3461° S, 71.4478° W
Places within 50 km
74 (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 Tisco

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

112 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Wiswillani (16 km); the best-known is Chungara (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Chungara · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Wiswillani · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~16 km
  • Jatunchungara · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~20 km
  • Ticlla · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~24 km
  • Pucara · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~29 km
  • Ajo Colluna · viewpoint · Arequipa · ~37 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tisco

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Laguna Samaccota (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Tisco

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Paraxra (16 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Tisco

7 churches within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tisco

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Choqolaqa Stone Forest (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Tisco

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Tisco. The closest is Catarata de Pillones (77 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tisco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tisco
  2. 13 km Laguna Samaccota · lake, Arequipa
  3. 6 km Wiswillani · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 11 km Paraxra · heritage site, Arequipa
  5. 19 km Chungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 3 km Jatunchungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 20 km Back to Tisco

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How to reach Tisco

    All places near Tisco by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tisco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints22112Wiswillani (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2864Laguna Samaccota (13 km)
    Forts & heritage613Paraxra (16 km)
    Other attractions913Centro de Interpretación Artesanal (20 km)
    Churches27Templo San Juan Bautista de Sibayo (20 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Choqolaqa Stone Forest (33 km)
    Waterfalls04Catarata de Pillones (77 km)
    Parks23Baños Termales La Calera (42 km)
    Caves12Molje Punco Cave (28 km)
    Museums22Museo Mallqui Pallay (45 km)

    Tisco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tisco?

    Laguna Samaccota (lake, about 13 km), Chungara (viewpoint, about 20 km), Paraxra (heritage site, about 16 km), Wiswillani (viewpoint, about 16 km), Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 40 km), Jatunchungara (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 28 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 forts & heritage, 9 other attractions, 2 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tisco?

    Wiswillani, about 16 km by road; Mirador Santa Maria Rumillacta (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tisco?

    Laguna Samaccota, about 13 km by road; Laguna Chungara (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tisco?

    Paraxra, about 16 km by road; Momia Juanito (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tisco?

    Start in Tisco, visit Laguna Samaccota, then Wiswillani, then Paraxra, then Chungara, then Jatunchungara, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tisco?

    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 Tisco

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