Mirador de Carmen Alto

Ayacucho


This mirador (lookout) offers fabulous views of Ayacucho, as well as decent restaurants. Taxis here charge S5, otherwise catch a bus from the Mercado Central or walk (one hour).


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1. Museo de la Memoria

0.69 MILES

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2. Museo Arqueológico Hipólito Unanue

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4. Iglesia de Santo Domingo

1.17 MILES

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5. Prefectura

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6. Museo de Arte Popular

1.27 MILES

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7. Plaza de Armas

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8. Templo Compañía de Jesús

1.27 MILES

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