10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Ayacucho Region That You Shouldn't Miss

May 13, 2022 Merry Kessler

Discover the best top things to do in Ayacucho Region, Peru including Complejo Arqueologico Wari, Obelisco de la Pampa de la Quinua, Complejo Arqueologico de Pumacocha o Intihuatana, La Casona Velarde Alvarez, Plaza Mayor de Ayacucho, Ushnu, Basilica Catedral de Ayacucho, Mirador turistico de Acuchimay, Arco del Triunfo, Casona Castilla y Zamora.
Restaurants in Ayacucho Region

1. Complejo Arqueologico Wari

Carretera Ayacucho-Quinua, Km. 23 Pacaycasa, Ayacucho 05000 Peru +51 951 793 895 http://www.peru.travel/es-es/que-hacer/milenario/complejo-arqueologico-wari.aspx
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 200 reviews

Complejo Arqueologico Wari

Reviewed By pancj2018 - Lima, Peru

We are retired archaeologists and we went to Ayacucho specifically to visit Wari. It did not disappoint - but it's not for everybody. The little on-site museum is downright terrible, with very few artifacts and very little contextual information on what they do have. Signage around the site is also non-existent. There is nothing to tell you what you are looking at. A guide is probably advisable for most visitors, though you really have no idea if the guide will be informed or accurate. In fairness to all, there is relatively little published information about this capital of the massive Wari Empire. Definitely worth a visit if you have any interest in Peruvian prehistory and the great cities of the world.

2. Obelisco de la Pampa de la Quinua

Pampa de la Quinua, Ayacucho Peru +51 951 793 895 http://www.huancaraylla.com.pe
Excellent
52%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 509 reviews

Obelisco de la Pampa de la Quinua

Reviewed By Calistogababe - Oaxaca, Mexico

This is a beautiful place with a great view. You can come up on horseback as they rent horses at the entrance or walk up. For me the historical importance was very moving as this is where General Sucre won the last battle against the Spanish to liberate all the Hispanic countries of the Americas.

3. Complejo Arqueologico de Pumacocha o Intihuatana

Near Vischongo, Vischongo 05320 Peru http://www.deperu.com/cultural/sitios-arqueologicos/complejo-arqueologico-de-pumacocha-o-intihuatana-2683
Excellent
74%
Good
26%
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4.5 based on 19 reviews

Complejo Arqueologico de Pumacocha o Intihuatana

4. La Casona Velarde Alvarez

Plaza Mayor, Ayacucho Peru
Excellent
56%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
0%
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4.5 based on 9 reviews

La Casona Velarde Alvarez

5. Plaza Mayor de Ayacucho

Ayacucho Peru +51 971 548 086 http://mundonomade.com/plaza-mayor-de-ayacucho/
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 309 reviews

Plaza Mayor de Ayacucho

Reviewed By Limonade17 - Nuremberg, Germany

The main square is a romantic place where people can meet. There are lots of flowers and trees. Everything is neatly ordered. It has been renovated looking forward to the celebration of the 200 years of independence of Peru from Spain. This has been reached in the famous "Battle of Ayacucho" in 1821. So the city is preparing itself for the "Bicentenario", which means, the 200 years, a d you can see it. In December, also the cathedral was illuminated in lots of colors from the place.

6. Ushnu

Piramide ubicada al oeste a 2 cuadras de la Plaza principal, Vilcashuaman Peru http://www.mincetur.gob.pe/turismo/OTROS/inventario%20turistico/Ficha.asp?cod_Ficha=1137
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
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Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 32 reviews

Ushnu

7. Basilica Catedral de Ayacucho

Plaza Mayor n_ 100, Ayacucho 05000 Peru +51 951 793 895 http://www.huancaraylla.com.pe
Excellent
60%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

Basilica Catedral de Ayacucho

8. Mirador turistico de Acuchimay

Carmen Alto Cerro Acuchimay, Ayacucho 05000 Peru +51 951 793 895 http://huancaraylla.com.pe/city-tours/
Excellent
32%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 120 reviews

Mirador turistico de Acuchimay

9. Arco del Triunfo

Av. Vivanco No 100, Ayacucho Peru
Excellent
25%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
36%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 115 reviews

Arco del Triunfo

10. Casona Castilla y Zamora

Portal Municipal 50, Plaza Mayor, Ayacucho Peru
Excellent
37%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
37%
Poor
11%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 19 reviews

Casona Castilla y Zamora

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