HonkopampaLaguna LejiacochaBaños Termales de MonterreyHuascarán National ParkWillkawayinLaguna Auquishcocha
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Aco

Aco is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 116 places to visit: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 7 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Honkopampa, Laguna Lejiacocha and Baños Termales de Monterrey.

9.3692° S, 77.5633° W

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Within 30 km49 places
Within 50 km116
Must-see40
Notable240
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Honkopampa

Heritage site · 5 km

Must-see

Laguna Lejiacocha

Lake · 14 km

Must-see

Baños Termales de Monterrey

Attraction · 14 km

Places near Aco by type

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One day from Aco

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:48 pm

92 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 Aco
  2. Laguna Auquishcochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Lejiacochalake · 45 min
  4. Honkopampaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Huascarán National Parknational park · 2 hrs
  6. Willkawayinheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aco
Today’s loopAcoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aco?

Honkopampa (heritage site, about 5 km), Laguna Lejiacocha (lake, about 14 km), Baños Termales de Monterrey (attraction, about 14 km), Huascarán National Park (national park, about 17 km), Willkawayin (heritage site, about 17 km), Laguna Auquishcocha (lake, about 24 km).

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

116 places on Spotwander: 70 hill stations & viewpoints, 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 forts & heritage, 2 waterfalls, 3 museums.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aco?

Quebrada Honda, about 9 km by road; Vicos (15 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aco?

Laguna Yanacocha, about 12 km by road; Laguna Radian (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aco?

Start in Aco, visit Laguna Auquishcocha, then Laguna Lejiacocha, then Honkopampa, then Huascarán National Park, then Willkawayin, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.