Places to visit near

Urubamba

Urubamba is a town in Cusco district, Peru of about 7,540 people. Within 50 km by road there are 171 places to visit: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage and 13 churches. The must-see places are Yucay Museum, Yanacocha and Machucollpa.

13.3047° S, 72.1158° WPop. 7,540

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Within 30 km79 places
Within 50 km171
Must-see51
Notable217
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Urubamba

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:35 pm

73 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Urubamba
  2. Morayheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Machucollpaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sacred Valley of the Incasnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Yanacochalake · 45 min
  6. Pucajasaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Urubamba
Today’s loopUrubambaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Urubamba?

Yucay Museum (museum, about 4 km), Yanacocha (lake, about 9 km), Machucollpa (heritage site, about 11 km), Moray (heritage site, about 12 km), Pucajasa (viewpoint, about 14 km), Sacred Valley of the Incas (nature spot, about 14 km).

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

171 places on Spotwander: 73 hill stations & viewpoints, 48 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 4 waterfalls, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Urubamba?

Chaquicocha, about 11 km by road; Sutoc (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Urubamba?

Quispiguanca, about 1 km by road; Kaqlla Kancha (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Urubamba?

Start in Urubamba, visit Moray, then Machucollpa, then Sacred Valley of the Incas, then Yanacocha, then Pucajasa, and drive back — about 73 km by road in all.