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Aricapampa

Aricapampa is a town in Peru. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage and 7 churches. The must-see places are Laguna Quengococha, Wiracochapampa and Laguna Yahuarcocha.

7.8058° S, 77.7172° W

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Within 30 km7 places
Within 50 km67
Must-see13
Notable27
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Laguna Quengococha

Lake · 42 km · Cajamarca

Wiracochapampa, heritage site near Aricapampa
Must-see

Wiracochapampa

Heritage site · 45 km · La Libertad

Laguna Yahuarcocha, lake near Aricapampa
Must-see

Laguna Yahuarcocha

Lake · 47 km · Cajamarca

Places near Aricapampa by type

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One day from Aricapampa

5 stops, one loop, back by 6:50 pm

223 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 Aricapampa
  2. Laguna Piaslake · 45 min
  3. Gran Pajaténheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Laguna Yahuarcochalake · 45 min
  5. Laguna Quengocochalake · 45 min
  6. Wiracochapampaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Aricapampa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Aricapampa?

Laguna Quengococha (lake, about 42 km), Wiracochapampa (heritage site, about 45 km), Laguna Pias (lake, about 26 km), Laguna Yahuarcocha (lake, about 47 km), Gran Pajatén (heritage site, about 48 km), Cueva Negra (cave, about 28 km).

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

67 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest lake to Aricapampa?

Laguna Pias, about 26 km by road; Laguna Pedernales (31 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Aricapampa?

Necropolis de Apisuncho, about 41 km by road; Tucupina 1 (44 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Aricapampa?

Start in Aricapampa, visit Laguna Pias, then Gran Pajatén, then Laguna Yahuarcocha, then Laguna Quengococha, then Wiracochapampa, and drive back — about 223 km by road in all.