Places to visit near

Vilcanchos

Vilcanchos is a town in Ayacucho district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 73 places to visit: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Yanacocha, Laguna Cuenhuacocha and Basílica Catedral.

13.6117° S, 74.5319° W

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km73
Must-see13
Notable81
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Vilcanchos

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:53 pm

85 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 Vilcanchos
  2. Atuq Wachanaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Pirhuayllaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Laguna Yanacochalake · 45 min
  5. Huch'uy Puka Q'asaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Llallawiviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Vilcanchos
Today’s loopVilcanchosStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Vilcanchos?

Laguna Yanacocha (lake, about 29 km), Atuq Wachana (viewpoint, about 9 km), Llallawi (viewpoint, about 9 km), Huch'uy Puka Q'asa (viewpoint, about 10 km), Chawpi Urqu (viewpoint, about 10 km), Pirhuaylla (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

73 places on Spotwander: 30 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 forts & heritage, 2 other attractions, 2 parks.

Which is the nearest lake to Vilcanchos?

Lago Xarllarcocha, about 8 km by road; Laguna Cute (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Vilcanchos?

Atuq Wachana, about 9 km by road; Llallawi (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Vilcanchos?

Start in Vilcanchos, visit Atuq Wachana, then Pirhuaylla, then Laguna Yanacocha, then Huch'uy Puka Q'asa, then Llallawi, and drive back — about 85 km by road in all.