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Yura

Yura is a town in Arequipa district, Peru of about 5,686 people. Within 50 km by road there are 163 places to visit: 54 parks, 43 churches and 16 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Arequipa Peru Temple, Santa Catalina Monastery and San Francisco.

16.2522° S, 71.6797° WPop. 5,686

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Within 30 km158 places
Within 50 km163
Must-see8
Notable51
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Arequipa Peru Temple

Church · 25 km

Santa Catalina Monastery, monastery near Yura
Must-see

Santa Catalina Monastery

Monastery · 28 km

San Francisco, church near Yura
Must-see

San Francisco

Church · 28 km

Places near Yura by type

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One day from Yura

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:12 pm

98 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 Yura
  2. Cerro Nicholsonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Capua Waterfallwaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Cueva Los Peñonescave · 1 hrs
  5. Chachani Volcanoviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Arequipa Peru Templechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in Yura
Today’s loopYuraStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Yura?

Arequipa Peru Temple (church, about 25 km), Capua Waterfall (waterfall, about 6 km), Cerro Nicholson (viewpoint, about 7 km), Santa Catalina Monastery (monastery, about 28 km), San Francisco (church, about 28 km), Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa (church, about 28 km).

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

163 places on Spotwander: 54 parks, 43 churches, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 other attractions, 8 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to Yura?

Plaza de Armas, about 6 km by road; Los Milagros Zona 2 (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Yura?

Iglesia de San Andres de Yura, about 6 km by road; Ipup (11 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Yura?

Start in Yura, visit Cerro Nicholson, then Capua Waterfall, then Cueva Los Peñones, then Chachani Volcano, then Arequipa Peru Temple, and drive back — about 98 km by road in all.