Mirador de Acuchimay
Mirador Cerro Acuchimay
A viewpoint on a small hill south of town, topped by a white statue of Christ, overlooking the whole Ayacucho basin and its many churches.
Cerro Acuchimay lies in the San Juan Bautista District south of the old town. The hilltop viewpoint features a white statue of Christ and offers views of Ayacucho's red-tiled roofs, church bell towers and the surrounding mountains. It is most beautiful at sunset and after dark, when the city lights come on, and there are snack stalls on weekends. It is about 10 minutes by taxi from the Plaza de Armas, or a 30-minute uphill walk. Admission is free. At night, take a taxi there and back rather than walking alone.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Santa Teresa Church & Monastery
- Plaza de Armas de Ayacucho
- Arco del Triunfo & San Francisco de Asís
- Mercado Andrés F. Vivanco
- Barrio de Santa Ana
- Ayacucho Cathedral
- Church of the Company of Jesus, Ayacucho
- Casona Boza y Solís