Moquegua district, Peru

Places to visit near Torata

Torata is a town in Moquegua district, Peru, home to about 7,054 people. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 11 parks and 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Catedral Santo Domingo (20 km), Toquepala Caves (36 km) and Apacheta Limani (52 km).

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Torata at a glance

Location
Moquegua district, Peru
Population
about 7,054
Coordinates
17.0769° S, 70.8433° W
Places within 50 km
75 (2 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 and parks

Top places to visit near Torata

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

77 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Torata. The closest is Cristo Blanco (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Torata

35 churches within 100 km of Torata. The closest is San Agustín de Torata (1 km); the best-known is Catedral Santo Domingo (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Torata

20 parks within 100 km of Torata. The closest is Mirador (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Torata

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Torata. The closest is Viña Blanca (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Torata

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Torata. The closest is Camata Tambo (5 km); the best-known is Cerro Baúl (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Torata

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Torata. The closest is Playa de Hilo (17 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Torata

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Torata
  2. 1 km San Agustín de Torata · church, Moquegua
  3. 6 km Cerro Baúl · heritage site, Moquegua
  4. 4 km Mollisaja · waterfall, Moquegua
  5. 13 km Catedral Santo Domingo · church, Moquegua
  6. 32 km Toquepala Caves · cave, Moquegua
  7. 36 km Back to Torata

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How to reach Torata

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Torata by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1477Cristo Blanco (1 km)
    Churches2435San Agustín de Torata (1 km)
    Parks1120Mirador (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs520Viña Blanca (24 km)
    Forts & heritage1314Camata Tambo (5 km)
    Other attractions312Cerro Mejia (3 km)
    Beaches & coast27Playa de Hilo (17 km)
    Museums13Museo Contisuyo (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Isla (86 km)
    Waterfalls11Mollisaja (8 km)
    Caves11Toquepala Caves (36 km)

    Torata: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Torata?

    Catedral Santo Domingo (church, about 20 km), San Agustín de Torata (church, about 1 km), Cerro Baúl (heritage site, about 6 km), Mollisaja (waterfall, about 8 km), Toquepala Caves (cave, about 36 km), Museo Contisuyo (museum, about 20 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 churches, 11 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Torata?

    Cristo Blanco, about 1 km by road; Mirador Bajo de Cataratas Mollisaja (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Torata?

    San Agustín de Torata, about 1 km by road; Capilla Virgen de Guadalupe (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Torata?

    Mirador, about 1 km by road; Parque del Minero (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Torata?

    Start in Torata, visit San Agustín de Torata, then Cerro Baúl, then Mollisaja, then Catedral Santo Domingo, then Toquepala Caves, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Torata?

    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 and parks.

    Towns near Torata

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