Apurímac district, Peru

Places to visit near Toraya

Toraya is a town in Apurímac district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Suytuccocha (32 km), Iglesia de Andahuaylas (56 km) and Chiriaco (57 km).

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Toraya at a glance

Location
Apurímac district, Peru
Coordinates
14.0506° S, 73.2972° W
Places within 50 km
58 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Toraya

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Toraya: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Toraya

69 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Laguna Pillcocancha (11 km); the best-known is Laguna Suytuccocha (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Toraya

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Mina Maria Mercedes Andahuaylas (22 km); the best-known is Chiriaco (57 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Toraya

23 churches within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (17 km); the best-known is Iglesia de Andahuaylas (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Toraya

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Yanaca (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Toraya

12 parks within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Parque San Juan de Pampa (41 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Caves near Toraya

2 caves within 100 km of Toraya. The closest is Cueva Millpu (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Toraya

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 184 km on the road.

  1. Start in Toraya
  2. 31 km Yanaca · heritage site, Apurímac
  3. 58 km Wachuqucha (Apurímac) · lake, Apurímac
  4. 2 km Quriqucha (Apurímac) · lake, Apurímac
  5. 6 km Laguna Suytuccocha · lake, Apurímac
  6. 52 km Awkimarka · heritage site, Apurímac
  7. 35 km Back to Toraya

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How to reach Toraya

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Toraya by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3269Laguna Pillcocancha (11 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints439Mina Maria Mercedes Andahuaylas (22 km)
    Churches923Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (17 km)
    Forts & heritage314Yanaca (31 km)
    Parks312Parque San Juan de Pampa (41 km)
    Other attractions67каменный лес (19 km)
    Caves12Cueva Millpu (44 km)
    Museums01Museo de Andahuaylas (56 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Ampay National Sanctuary (85 km)

    Toraya: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Toraya?

    Laguna Suytuccocha (lake, about 32 km), Yanaca (heritage site, about 31 km), Quriqucha (Apurímac) (lake, about 34 km), Awkimarka (heritage site, about 35 km), Wachuqucha (Apurímac) (lake, about 35 km), Iglesia de Andahuaylas (church, about 56 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 32 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 churches, 3 forts & heritage, 3 parks.

    Which is the nearest lake to Toraya?

    Laguna Pillcocancha, about 11 km by road; Laguna Ronco (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Toraya?

    Mina Maria Mercedes Andahuaylas, about 22 km by road; Mirador de Killka (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Toraya?

    Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú, about 17 km by road; Las Asambleas de Dios del Perú (17 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Toraya?

    Start in Toraya, visit Yanaca, then Wachuqucha (Apurímac), then Quriqucha (Apurímac), then Laguna Suytuccocha, then Awkimarka, and drive back — about 184 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Toraya?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Toraya

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