Location: Abancay
Top Things to do in Abancay
Top 10 Things to do in Abancay, Peru
Abancay in Peru, from South America region, is best know for Nature & Wildlife Areas. Discover best things to do in Abancay with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
Restaurants in Abancay
1. Santuario Nacional de Ampay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 32 reviews
Reviewed By ClaytonBurne - Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Bosque Ampay is a isolated forest remnant. It is unique, hosting several species of bird only found in this one area. It is easily reached from Abancay via taxi (NS10) to the admin building. There is a NS5 entrance fee that comes with a good quality map of the forest. I only hiked up as far as the first lagoon - despite cycling up and down the Andes many times, this was a tough hike that did more damage to my legs that any cycle I have done.
Birding was excellent, collecting almost all the important species here, some which were locally quite common. Despite the area being protected, there must be farms along the path for I had a rather close encounter with an unhappy bull being pushed and pulled down the steep paths by some farmers.
Paths are good quality but hellishly steep and at this altitude rather time consuming. Of the going up was tough though, coming down will certainly give your muscles a good going over. Expect a very sore set of legs at the end of the day.
Taxi drivers will give you their number to call for collection when you are done hiking. Alternatively you can walk back to town, but be aware - there are a maze of roads and I got quite lost, but all roads downhill will get you to Abancay eventually!
2. Saywite
Overall Ratings
4 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Kusi P - Lima, Peru
The fantastic place that I am about to describe is located in Abancay the capital city of Apurimac. Approximately its distance is around 45 km from Abancay.
I found it pretty interesting because it has different archeological remains. It has a monolith that due to its importance was put into circulation in a collection of Peruvian coins.
This huge place not only has that monolith but other attractions that have an important archeological interest. It is said that it was regarded as a religious area.
If you go not only visit this amazing stone, if you walk a bit further you will find as I described previously more interesting remains.
3. Mirador Taraccasa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By rbbrno - Brno, Czech Republic
Mirador Taraccasa is a beautiful viewpoint on the northwest side of the city. There is possibility to take combi #4 (for 1.5 soles) which has end stop directly by the entrance to mirador taraccasa or taxi which cost me 10 soles.
1 sole has to be payed as entrance fee to the viewpoint (probably because of the small zoo with condors). It offers beautiful outlook over Abancay and nearby Mountains (see pictures).
It is worth to visit Abancay (at least for one day)...it can be used as acclimatization
point on the journey to Cusco, as Abancay is at 2400 meters. It helped me a lot, I didnt havemuch problems than in Cusco due to the altitude.
4. Plaza de Armas
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Rob W - Dublin, Ireland
This is a small Plaza de Armas - not really worth a visit- have to negotiate traffic to get there. Church looks nice on the outside but a bit dull on the inside. Some nice trees. Plenty of vendors selling Ice Cream and Corn. Lots of Seating areas to relax.
There are much better Plaza de Armas across Peru.
5. Pachacamac Adventure People
Overall Ratings
5 based on 6 reviews
THE TRAVEL AGENCY PACHACAMAC ADVENTURE PEOPLE S.A.C is an Apurimena company that offers Tour Packages, Our team of expert travel consultants will invest as long as necessary to ensure that your adventure is right for you. We promote tourism in our region, based on providing a special, friendly, cultural, personalized treatment and satisfy all the needs and expectations of each traveler.
Reviewed By Carsten Bach B
Our warmest recommendation!
Dalmio is very knowledgeable - and equally important - very passionate about telling and showing all the wonders of Machu Picchu and the Quechua (Inka) people and culture. Descending from the Quechua people himself, he speaks the language and carry forward the rich cultural heritage. He introduced us to a lot of local people and showed us many things you will not see with the traditional group guided tours. He also helped out a lot with planning, hotels, transport etc.
It was a great trip and we made a wonderful new friend. I will recommend everyone who plan to go to Machu Picchu, to contact Dalmio!
6. Puente colonial Pachachaca
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By John L - London, United Kingdom
Easy ride some 25 minutes out of Abancay, or if travelling from Andahuaylas keep a sharp eye out for the old bridge once you get to the Pachachaca river valley. Gentle stroll 400 metres from the main road and let your mind turn back three, four, even five centuries and imagine the people of those days crossing this bridge... Combine this visit with the Casona Museo de Illanya.
7. Ruinas de la Hacienda
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Francisco Eduar... R
recomiendo contactar al cuidador, para que les cuente la historia del lugar... La gente que vive en el pueblo, solo le interesa cobrar el solcito de la entrada
8. Chuspipata
9. Ushnu Moqo - Piramide trunca Inca
10. Museo Arqueologico y Antropologico del Ministerio de Cultura
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By John L - London, United Kingdom
Twenty minutes or so out of town by taxi - wait and return for a highly reasonable S/.7.00. One of the first colonial haciendas, dating back to 1592, which in itself is of much interest. There is a 150 year old sugar cane press to marvel at, and a collection of wari textiles - plus much more.
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