Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Viraco

Viraco is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage and 8 parks. The must-see places are Pallarcocha (29 km), Volcán Jechapita (33 km) and Volcán Chilcayoc (34 km).

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Viraco at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.6569° S, 72.5253° W
Places within 50 km
75 (4 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 parks

Top places to visit near Viraco

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

135 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Huellas de Dinosaurios (17 km); the best-known is Volcán Jechapita (33 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Viraco

33 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Laguna Caracara (10 km); the best-known is Pallarcocha (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Viraco

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Mawk'allaqta (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Viraco

14 parks within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Plaza (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Viraco

11 churches within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Iglesia de El Calvario (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Viraco

7 waterfalls within 100 km of Viraco. The closest is Shankillay (35 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Viraco

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Viraco
  2. 14 km Mawk'allaqta · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 20 km Pallarcocha · lake, Arequipa
  4. 55 km Volcán Chilcayoc · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 7 km Chachas Lake · lake, Arequipa
  6. 7 km Volcán Jechapita · viewpoint, Arequipa
  7. 33 km Back to Viraco

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How to reach Viraco

    All places near Viraco by distance

    Within 15 km of Viraco

    • Laguna Caracara · lake · Arequipa · ~10 km
    • Plaza · park · Arequipa · ~10 km
    • Plaza · park · Arequipa · ~10 km
    • Plaza · park · Arequipa · ~11 km

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Viraco by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints41135Huellas de Dinosaurios (17 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1233Laguna Caracara (10 km)
    Forts & heritage515Mawk'allaqta (14 km)
    Parks814Plaza (3 km)
    Churches311Iglesia de El Calvario (30 km)
    Other attractions311Cheese Factory (31 km)
    Waterfalls17Shankillay (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Uchumiri Private Conservation Area (34 km)
    Museums04Parque Jurásico Querulpa (70 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves01Isla (75 km)
    Treks01Camino de Colca (76 km)

    Viraco: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Viraco?

    Pallarcocha (lake, about 29 km), Volcán Jechapita (viewpoint, about 33 km), Volcán Chilcayoc (viewpoint, about 34 km), Mawk'allaqta (heritage site, about 14 km), Chachas Lake (lake, about 40 km), Yanawara (viewpoint, about 20 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 41 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 forts & heritage, 8 parks, 3 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Viraco?

    Huellas de Dinosaurios, about 17 km by road; Coropuna Este (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Viraco?

    Laguna Caracara, about 10 km by road; Lagunas Pucaylla (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Viraco?

    Mawk'allaqta, about 14 km by road; Soporo (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Viraco?

    Start in Viraco, visit Mawk'allaqta, then Pallarcocha, then Volcán Chilcayoc, then Chachas Lake, then Volcán Jechapita, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Viraco?

    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 parks.

    Towns near Viraco

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