Arequipa district, Peru

Places to visit near Yanque

Yanque is a town in Arequipa district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 forts & heritage and 12 churches. The must-see places are Source of the Amazon River (21 km), Chungara (36 km) and Laguna Samaccota (51 km).

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Yanque at a glance

Location
Arequipa district, Peru
Coordinates
15.6492° S, 71.6578° W
Places within 50 km
149 (2 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 churches

Top places to visit near Yanque

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yanque

126 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Qhawarina (2 km); the best-known is Colquere (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yanque

38 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Laguna Huarihuari (9 km); the best-known is Laguna Samaccota (51 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Yanque

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Tumbas Shininea (1 km); the best-known is Uyo Uyo (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Yanque

12 churches within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yanque

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Blacksmith's Square (1 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Waterfalls near Yanque

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Yanque. The closest is Sangalle Waterfalls (43 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Yanque

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yanque
  2. 2 km Uyo Uyo · heritage site, Arequipa
  3. 13 km Colquere · viewpoint, Arequipa
  4. 25 km Chungara · viewpoint, Arequipa
  5. 34 km Ancachita · viewpoint, Arequipa
  6. 12 km Uskallaqta · heritage site, Arequipa
  7. 6 km Back to Yanque

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yanque by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints56126Qhawarina (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs3538Laguna Huarihuari (9 km)
    Other attractions1818Aquas Calientes (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1112Tumbas Shininea (1 km)
    Churches1212Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Blacksmith's Square (1 km)
    Waterfalls36Sangalle Waterfalls (43 km)
    Museums44Museo Mallqui Pallay (7 km)
    Parks33Baños Termales de Chacapi (2 km)
    Caves13Molje Punco Cave (36 km)
    Treks11Camino de Colca (41 km)

    Yanque: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yanque?

    Source of the Amazon River (attraction, about 21 km), Uyo Uyo (heritage site, about 2 km), Uskallaqta (heritage site, about 6 km), Colquere (viewpoint, about 15 km), Chungara (viewpoint, about 36 km), Ancachita (viewpoint, about 17 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 other attractions, 11 forts & heritage, 12 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanque?

    Qhawarina, about 2 km by road; Mirador San Antonio (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yanque?

    Laguna Huarihuari, about 9 km by road; Laguna Ccachulla (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yanque?

    Tumbas Shininea, about 1 km by road; Uyo Uyo (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yanque?

    Start in Yanque, visit Uyo Uyo, then Colquere, then Chungara, then Ancachita, then Uskallaqta, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yanque?

    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 churches.

    Towns near Yanque

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