Cusco district, Peru

Places to visit near Urcos

Urcos is a town in Cusco district, Peru, home to about 5,479 people. Within 50 km by road there are 61 places to visit — 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 churches. The must-see places are Tipón (27 km), Ninamarka (41 km) and Sitio Arqueológico Wayna Tawqaray (47 km).

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Urcos, Peru
Urcos, Cusco district, Peru. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Urcos at a glance

Location
Cusco district, Peru
Population
about 5,479
Coordinates
13.6861° S, 71.6228° W
Places within 50 km
61 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Urcos

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

162 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Wiraqucha (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Wiraqucha · viewpoint · Cusco · ~4 km
  • Curi · viewpoint · Cusco · ~8 km
  • Qusqu Qhawarina · viewpoint · Cusco · ~14 km
  • Pumacancha · viewpoint · Cusco · ~18 km
  • Tauja · viewpoint · Cusco · ~25 km
  • Quri · viewpoint · Cusco · ~25 km

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Forts & heritage near Urcos

45 forts & heritage within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Rumiqullqa (15 km); the best-known is Tipón (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Urcos

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Laguna de Urcos (1 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Urcos

15 churches within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Urcos

9 museums within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (51 km); the best-known is Inca Museum (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Urcos

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Urcos. The closest is Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Urcos

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 Urcos
  2. 1 km Laguna de Urcos · lake, Cusco
  3. 7 km Iglesia de Andahuaylillas · church, Cusco
  4. 20 km Tipón · heritage site, Cusco
  5. 20 km Curi · viewpoint, Cusco
  6. 4 km Wiraqucha · viewpoint, Cusco
  7. 4 km Back to Urcos

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How to reach Urcos

    All places near Urcos by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Urcos by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints36162Wiraqucha (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1645Rumiqullqa (15 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs419Laguna de Urcos (1 km)
    Churches215Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (8 km)
    Museums09Museo de Los Pueblos de Paucartambo (51 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens36Pikillaqta National Archaeological Park (15 km)
    Other attractions05Twelve-angled-stone (53 km)
    Waterfalls04Catarata Sirenachayoq (62 km)
    Treks02Qhapaq Ñan - Antisuyu (53 km)
    Parks02Plazoleta Santa Catalina (53 km)
    Caves02Cueva Tambomachay (55 km)

    Urcos: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Urcos?

    Laguna de Urcos (lake, about 1 km), Wiraqucha (viewpoint, about 4 km), Tipón (heritage site, about 27 km), Iglesia de Andahuaylillas (church, about 8 km), Curi (viewpoint, about 8 km), Qusqu Qhawarina (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    61 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Urcos?

    Wiraqucha, about 4 km by road; Curi (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Urcos?

    Rumiqullqa, about 15 km by road; Pikillaqta (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Urcos?

    Laguna de Urcos, about 1 km by road; Lucre - Huacarpay Wetland (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Urcos?

    Start in Urcos, visit Laguna de Urcos, then Iglesia de Andahuaylillas, then Tipón, then Curi, then Wiraqucha, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Urcos?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Urcos

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Urcos’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Urcos on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.