Places to visit near

Aija

Aija is a town in Ancash district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 59 places to visit: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laguna Querococha, Willkawayin and Baños Termales de Monterrey.

9.7811° S, 77.6094° W

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Within 30 km17 places
Within 50 km59
Must-see36
Notable214
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Aija

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:26 pm

57 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 Aija
  2. Puma Wayinviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Puka Hirkaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Puca Allpaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Puma Puñunanviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Pillakaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Aija
Today’s loopAijaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aija?

Puma Puñunan (viewpoint, about 11 km), Puca Allpa (viewpoint, about 11 km), Pillaka (viewpoint, about 12 km), Wank'ap'iti (viewpoint, about 12 km), Puka Hirka (viewpoint, about 12 km), Puma Wayin (viewpoint, about 13 km).

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

59 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage, 3 museums, 1 cave.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Aija?

Puma Puñunan, about 11 km by road; Puca Allpa (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Aija?

Laguna Wilcacocha, about 28 km by road; Laguna Querococha (40 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aija?

Start in Aija, visit Puma Wayin, then Puka Hirka, then Puca Allpa, then Puma Puñunan, then Pillaka, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.