Places to visit near

Ambar

Ambar is a town in Lima district, Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 51 places to visit: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 18 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Penico, Sacred City of Caral-Supe and Yuraq Punta.

10.7333° S, 77.2667° W

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Within 30 km6 places
Within 50 km51
Must-see30
Notable137
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Ambar

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

152 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 Ambar
  2. Phiri Uyaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Ch'uraviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Wathiyaquchaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Penicoheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sacred City of Caral-Supeheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ambar
Today’s loopAmbarStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ambar?

Penico (heritage site, about 36 km), Phiri Uya (viewpoint, about 21 km), Sacred City of Caral-Supe (heritage site, about 42 km), Waqra Punta (viewpoint, about 24 km), Ch'ura (viewpoint, about 27 km), Wathiyaqucha (viewpoint, about 32 km).

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

51 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 4 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ambar?

Phiri Uya, about 21 km by road; Waqra Punta (24 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Ambar?

Lagunas Urupunchi, about 18 km by road; Laguna Verdecocha (38 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ambar?

Start in Ambar, visit Phiri Uya, then Ch'ura, then Wathiyaqucha, then Penico, then Sacred City of Caral-Supe, and drive back — about 152 km by road in all.